| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| comradeship |
friendship based on shared or group activities or interests. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |