Vocab List 1

stringent	Strict, Precise, and Exacting
Buttress	cement, brace, uphold
Dominate	have power and influence over
Relegate	downgrade, lower, lower in rank/status, put down, move down
Towering	high, tall, lofty, elevated, soaring, sky-high, of great importance
Appraise	assess the value or quality of
Behest	a person's orders or command
Wisdom	intelligence, understanding, insight, perception
Extol	Praise enthusiastically
Consequence	result, upshot, outcome, out-turn, sequel, effect, reaction, repercussion
Narrate	Give a spoken or written account of
Nullify	declare null and void
Abduct	take (someone) away illegally by force, kidnap
Agony	Extreme physical or mental suffering
Prolong	extend the duration of, extend
Reconciliation	The restoration of friendly relations
Spurn	Reject with disdain or contempt
Alleviate	make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
Breach	An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement or something
Appetite	desire for something, especially for food
Rapprochement	an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations
Acrimonious	angry and bitter (typically of speech or discussion)
Embattled	prepared for war, beset by problems or difficulties
Turmoil	a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
Rival	a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
Hostile	showing or feeling opposition or dislike, unfriendly
Deterrence	The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Retaliation	counter-attack
Escalation	a rapid increase
Precarious	dangerous or difficult and likely to get worse, unstable
Recurrent	occurring often or repeatedly
Retaliate	make an attack in return for a similar attack
Defy	refuse to obey
Insurgency	An active revolt or uprising
Pragmatic	dealing with things sensibly and realistically
Assiduously	With great care and perseverance
Chagrin	annoyance or distress at having failed,
Fretful	feeling or expressing distress or irritation
Realm	A field or domain of activity or interest
Slumber	Sleep, nap