| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |