| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |