Studied by 11 peoplemaraud (vb)
to rove or raid in search of booty
propriety (n)
the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs
partisan (adj)
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
paradox (n)
a contradiction or dilemma
malign (vb)
badmouth
dissembling (vb)
deceive, conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs
subservient (adj)
subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end
enthrall (vb)
capture the fascinated attention of
intimation (n)
a hint, indirect suggestion
vivisect (vb)
dissect, cut open while alive
formidable (adj)
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
inculcation (n)
teaching by repetition and insistent urging
perpetuation (n)
the act of prolonging something
fathom (vb)
to understand fully
seditious (adj)
resistant to lawful authority
ascertain (vb)
to make certain
ingratiate (vb)
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
deference (n)
humble submission and respect
lascivious (adj)
driven by lust
inanition (n)
exhaustion resulting from lack of food
citadel (n)
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
faction (n)
A group with a distinct political interest
prodigious (adj)
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
heresy (n)
against orthodox opinion
phalanx (n)
Formation of soldiers carrying shields close together for defense; any very close group of people
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