| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |