| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| rebuttal |
a statement or contention, as in a debate or legal case, that is intended to disprove or confute another. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |