| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |