| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| nullify |
to cause to have no value or consequence. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |