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| apex | n. The hightest point of something |
| collusion | n. A secret agreement between parties for a criminal or deceitful purpose. |
| incinerate | v. To burn to ashes. |
| indict | v. To charge with a crime. |
| judicial | adj. Having to do with judges, the law, or the courts. |
| martyr | n. One who chooses to suffer or dir rather than give up beliefs or principles. |
| martyr | v. To be put to death for one's beliefs. |
| multitude | n. 1. A large number of people or things. 2. A crowd. |
| rescind | v. To do away with; to cancel. |
| revere | v. To have great respect and affection for. |
| scion | n. 1. A descendant or heir. 2. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth. |
| sordid | adj. Dirty or disgusting. |
| suave | adj, Smoothly polite; blandly pleasing.. |
| travesty | n. A distorted example or imitation |
| vindicate | v. 1. To free from blame, guilt, or suspicion. |
| vitriolic | adj. Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic. |
| blight | n. 1. Any disease that damages plants. 2. Something that harms or destroys |
| blight | v. To do harm to. |
| cite | v. 1. To mention or quote as an example or authority. 2. To mention for praise 3. To summon before a court of law |
| clemency | n. Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone. |
| eccentric | adj. Departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd |
| eccentric | n. One who behaves in an odd or peculiar way. |
| farce | n. 1. A humerous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior. 2. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery. |
| foray | n. A sudden raid or advance into enemy territory. |
| glean | v. To gather bt by bit. |
| nominal | adj. 1. In name only, not a fact 2. Very small |
| ostracize | v. to exclude from a group; to banish |
| posthumous | adj. Occuring after a person has died. |
| quash | v. 1. To put down by force 2. To put a stop to legally. |
| recipient | n. One who receives. |
| ribald | adj. Funny in a crude way. |
| suffrage | n. The right ot vote |
| verve | n. Enthusiasm; vivacity. |
| bogus | adj. 1. Counterfeit of fake. 2. False and artificial in tone. |
| demise | n. The end of existence or activity; death. |
| devise | v. To form or arrange in the mind. |
| enshrine | v. TO cherish as precious or sacred. |
| evince | v. 1. To show clearly; to express. 2. To provoke |
| irrevocable | adj. Impossible to change. |
| martial | adj. Having to do with war, armies, or fighting. |
| memorabilia | n. pl. Objects collected over a period of time that recall particular events. |
| mundane | adj. Of or relating to ordinary, everyday matters. |
| patronize | v. 1. To be a supporter or regular customer of. 2. To treat in a condescending way. |
| querulous | adj. Apt to find fault; complaining |
| quirk | n. 1. A peculiar or eccentric mannerism. 2. An odd or sudden turn of events. |
| refute | v. To prove to be false; to disprove. |
| sanction | n. 1. Approval or permission from an authority. 2. An action taken by one nation against another. |
| sanction | v. to approve or allow. |
| tome | n. A book, especially one that is large. |
| adhere | v. 1. To stick to; stay attached 2. To follow closely or faithfully. |
| adherent | n. A follower or supporter of an idea. |
| aplomb | n. Complete self-confidence and poise. |
| brandish | v. To shake or wave in a threatening way. |
| broach | v. To bring up for discussion; to begin to talk about. |
| devotee | n. An ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast. |
| diffident | adj. Unsure of oneself; shy. |
| extravaganza | n. An elaborate and spectacular display or event |
| integrity | n. 1. Honest; trustworthiness. 2. The condition of being whole or complete. |
| plaintive | adj. Expressing sorrow; mournful. |
| plaudit | n. (usually plural) A demonstration of strong approval or praise. |
| regalia | n. pl. The symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group. |
| resplendent | adj. Dazzling in appearance. |
| subordinate | adj. Less important; secondary. |
| subordinate | n. A person inder the command or control of another. |
| surmount | v. To defeat or overcome. |
| tenable | adj. Capable of being defended or believed. |
