| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |