| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |