| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| felon1 |
a person who has committed a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, as opposed to a misdemeanor. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |