| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |