| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |