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despite anything to the contrary

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

fixed and absolute and without contingency

handle effectively

involved in or relating to close analysis and discussion

an authoritative rule

a specific form of evildoing

bad; unfortunate

a form of government having two joint rulers

make worse or less effective

the process of declining from a higher to a lower level

a structure that has a roof and walls

a container used for carrying money and small personal items

not capable of being overcome

of or associated with a church

power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies

state or announce

a state when work or action are paused

offensive to the mind

a shackle for the ankles or feet

giving authoritative judgment

specify individually

relating to or indicating a remainder

present

conclude by reasoning

characterized by politeness and gracious good manners

making something valid by formally confirming it

a political system in which power lies in a body of citizens

come to terms

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

a legislative act referred for approval to a popular vote

well in the past; former

fix to; attach

dignified and somber in manner or character

(of a law, rule, etc.) capable of being made to obey

the act of binding yourself to a course of action

set or keep apart

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

forced submission to control by others

status established in order of importance or urgency

nobility and generosity of spirit

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

a sudden or abrupt strong increase

of a powerful country gaining control over weaker countries

giving authoritative judgment

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

fanatical patriotism

a legal right to vote

any system of principles or beliefs

a cause of great suffering and distress

taking out of an owner's hands

of or relating or belonging to a city

a statutory right or privilege granted by a government

into parts or pieces

held up by braces or buttresses

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

search thoroughly

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

the act of overthrowing or destroying, as a government

pose a threat to; present a danger to

official acceptance or agreement

a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse

represent in physical form

the elevation of a person, as to the status of a god

a petty disparagement

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

the state of being weak in health or body

following or accompanying as a consequence

take place or happen afterward or as a result

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

descriptive word or phrase

sticking out; protruding

cancel officially

divided into separate and often disparate elements

put forward, as of an idea

a legal right to vote

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

the position or authority of a suzerain

more important than anything else; supreme

the act of attaining a new office or right or position

declare formally

end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

withdraw from an organization or polity

to such an extent or degree; so

formal separation from an alliance or federation

consume

functioning in a supporting capacity

a declaration that is made emphatically

regard something as probable or likely

cancel officially

the state of being allied

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

have recourse to

the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority

relating to or indicating a remainder

represent in physical form

an agreement between a god and the people

offensive to the mind

an extended fictional work in prose

give qualities or abilities to

a pressing or urgent situation

the state of being dependent on something

a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action

be a hindrance or obstacle to

deviating from the general or common order or type

serving or intended to force

fix firmly or securely

stress or single out as important

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

forming a decisive end or resolution

present

someone who is a diligent and ardent advocate of a cause

give over

moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

reproducing by fission

feel bitter or indignant about

a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

having to do with a consul or his office or duties

an encroachment or intrusion

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something

a person or thing having the same characteristics as another

represent in physical form

a legally binding command or decision

make sense of; assign a meaning to

the act of engaging in sexual intercourse

the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift

lucky; occurring by happy chance

power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies

having a firm basis in reality and therefore important

liberality in bestowing gifts

favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power

avoid and stay away from deliberately

a party to a lawsuit

cancel officially

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

the trait of acting unpredictably and from whim or caprice

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

a friendly nation

dangerous to health

extramarital sexual relations

assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

one who helps, encourages, incites another

the business given to an establishment by its customers

someone who supports or champions something

assign a name or title to

identifying word by which someone or something is called

command against

express or state indirectly

disregarded

the act of confining someone in a prison

a suggestion offered for acceptance or rejection

inflicting punishment

fearful expectation or anticipation

anticipate with dread or anxiety

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

an advocate of the abolition of governments

something added to another thing but not essential to it

occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

vehicles or pedestrians traveling in a particular locality

deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

confess one's faith in, or allegiance to

be a part or attribute of

conformity with law, custom, or practice

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

the power to entice or attract through personal charm

the power to entice or attract

have confidence or faith in

using force to cause something to occur

speak out against

relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island

having to do with a consul or his office or duties

an indication that something has been present

a room enclosed largely with glass to allow sunlight in

being of striking appropriateness

not injured physically or mentally

the basic or fundamental part on which something depends

a structure that has a roof and walls

make understand

producing no result or effect

of no real value

having the nature of something unreal or deceptive

someone who performs magic tricks

not belonging to that in which it is contained

make imperfect

disturb, especially by minor irritations

causing irritation or annoyance

secure against future loss, damage, or liability

using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition

stress or single out as important

a purposeful or industrious undertaking

admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

the representation of what is perceived

a rule of personal conduct

a quantity much larger than is needed

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

relating to rural matters

a public statement containing information about an event

a force that makes something happen

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

the particular occupation for which you are trained

an auxiliary activity

coming into conflict with

hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire

a deliberate act of omission

a deliberate act of acquisition, often without permission

suitable for a particular person, place, or situation

be central or dominant

close observation of a person or group

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

patterned with alternating squares of color

very light in color or highly diluted with white

the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck

a remote or indirect consequence of some action

the most typical example or representative of a type

a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right

based upon the principles of social equality

a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

having a firm basis in reality and therefore important

something added to another thing but not essential to it

incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

express or state indirectly

make impossible, especially beforehand

being essentially equal to something

the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated

of no real value

the reestablishment of cordial relations

arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth

an insufficient quantity or number

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

close observation of a person or group

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences

a gathering of the minimal number of members of a group

give support or one's approval to

a prerequisite

joined together into a whole

discontinuation of the meeting without dissolving it

without a date fixed (as of an adjournment)

the termination of a meeting

harsh criticism or disapproval

a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all

learn or determine by making an inquiry or other effort

a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly

the state or act of having knowledge of

an act of explaining that serves to cast light on

cause to come to know personally

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

a record of the whole body of legislation in a given jurisdiction

the act of examining something closely, as for mistakes

judge or regard in a particular way

relating to or involving money

lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

the passing of a law by a legislative body

possessing or existing in bodily form

give expression or utterance to

harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

develop into

closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill

determine the number or amount of

a person appointed or elected to represent others

the quality of exceeding appropriate limits

involved in or relating to close analysis and discussion

recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption

marked by sound judgment

without change, in every case

an act or expression of criticism and censure

a firm rebuke

perceiving the significance of events before they occur

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

expend, as from a fund

responsibility to someone or for some activity

the act of spending money

any piece of work that is attempted

a deliberate act of acquisition, often without permission

a payment of money sent to a person in another place

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes