| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |