| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| caricature |
a depiction, in a drawing or verbal description, that deliberately exaggerates or distorts some features of the person or thing represented to produce a comic or grotesque appearance. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |