| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |