| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |