| chronological |
according to the order in which things happen. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| exclude |
to leave out; keep out. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| literary |
having to do with poems, novels, plays, and essays, or those who write or read them. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| reception |
the act or process of receiving. |
| regal |
of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty; royal. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| snare1 |
anything intended to lure, tempt, or entangle unsuspecting victims; trap. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |
| workmanship |
the art or skill of someone who works with their hands or with machines. |