| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| consolidate |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |