| 1 : to cast off : discard 2 : to relinquish (as sovereign power) formally | | |
| removed or distant either physically or emotionally | | |
| intrepidly daring : adventurous; recklessly bold | | |
| a store of useful assets or advantages | | |
| to gain by turning something to advantage : profit | | |
| to surrender often after negotiation of terms | | |
| to cut off the head of : behead | | |
| having the power or quality of deciding: resolute, determined | | |
| not permitted : unlawful | | |
| occurring by chance OR fortunate, lucky | | |
| to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of | | |
| arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful | | |
a claim made or implied ; especially : one not supported by fact OR
professed rather than real intention or purpose : pretext | | |
| bitter deep-seated ill will | | |
| to reject or criticize sharply : snub | | |
| to handle (as a tool) especially effectively OR to exert one's authority by means of | | |