| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |