| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| endow |
to give money or property to. |
| folly |
a lack of good sense or judgment. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| luxurious |
giving great comfort or pleasure. |
| negotiate |
to bargain or come to an agreement with another person. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| unearth |
to find or reveal by searching. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |