| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |