| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |