| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| neutrality |
the foreign policy of a nation that refuses to take sides in an international dispute. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |