| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |
| comradeship |
friendship based on shared or group activities or interests. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |