| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| stanza |
a group of related lines in a poem that make up one section within the poem. Stanzas often have a regular meter and rhyme pattern. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |