| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| defunct |
no longer in existence or use; dead; extinct. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| query |
a question. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |