| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |