| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| crypt |
a burial chamber or underground vault, especially one beneath a church. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| literary |
having to do with poems, novels, plays, and essays, or those who write or read them. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| migrate |
to move from one region into another. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| sham |
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |