| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| defunct |
no longer in existence or use; dead; extinct. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |