| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |