| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |