| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |