| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |