| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| ubiquitous |
being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |
| unspoken |
assumed without being expressed or spoken; implied. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |