| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |