| armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |