| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |