| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| implacable |
not to be pacified or diverted; unappeasable or inexorable. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |