| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |