| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| syncopate |
in music, to make (a rhythm) more complex as by accenting beats that are not normally accented or employing rests where accented beats would be expected. |