| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| disband |
of an organized group, to break up or disperse. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |