| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |