| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |