| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| fatuous |
smugly foolish or stupid. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |