annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
legacy |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. |
liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
potable |
fit for drinking. |
readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
waif |
a child without a home or friends. |