| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |