| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |