| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |