| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| exodus |
the leaving of large numbers of people. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |