| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abhor | [v] to loathe, to hate |
| abstraction | the act of withdrawing or removing something |
| acme | The highest point, or summit. |
| affluence | A profuse or abundant supply of riches. |
| amnesty | pardon (allowed by government to political criminals) |
| assuage | to ease or relieve something that hurts or is worrisome |
| bilious | ill-tempered; very unpleasant |
| blase | uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence |
| captious | critical and judgmental |
| circumspect | Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration. |
| contraband | goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law |
| countenance | the appearance conveyed by a person's face |
| deleterious | having a harmful effect; injurious |
| despot | tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; CF. despotism |
| dissident | disagreeing, especially with a majority |
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