| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |