| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| felicitous |
well-suited or apt; very appropriate. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |