| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| pernicious |
having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |