| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| concord |
a state of agreement or harmony between persons or things. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |