| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |