| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |