| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading a scent, especially a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |