List 1 Flashcards
Stymied
Prevent, hinder
Requisite
Essential
critical
turning point
innovations
introduce something new
regency
office
demarcations
set apart; distinguish
sovreignity
supreme power or excellence
eclectic
selecting from a variety of sources
scant
barely sufficient
obtrusive
forward in manner of conduct
boisterous
strong; rowdy
etiolated
to bleach; make pale
singular
unique
circumscribed
to constrict the range of
receptivity
open and responsive to ideas
autonomy
the quality of being self-governing
legislation
the exercise of the power and function of making rules (as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization
comport
to be fitting; accord
delineate
to represent
revel
to take intense satisfaction; wild party
ominous
foreshadowing evil
detestable
intense dislike
adept
expert
contriving
devise; plan