| agrarian |
pertaining to the ownership, tenure, or cultivation of land. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |