aborigine
An original inhabitant, especially one displaced by later settlers. n
abrogate
To put an end to; to abolish or repeal. v
appurtenance
An item of equipment; an accessory. n
bivouac
1. A temporary camp or shelter. n 2. To stay in such a camp. v
cetacean
A member of the order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. n
decry
To criticize strongly; to denounce. v
desuetude
A state of disuse. n
leviathan
Anything that is of enormous size. n
mawkish
1. Excessively sentimental. adj 2. Having an unpleasant taste, sickly sweet taste.
misapprehend
To fail to understand correctly. v
parochial
1. Limited or narrow in scope or outlook. adj 2. Of or related to a church parish
purvey
To be in the business os supplying goods, especially food or provisions, for use. v
recourse
1. A turning to someone or something for aid. n 2. A source of help or support.
replete
Well supplied; full. adj
waive
To give up as a right; to forgo. v