| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |