| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |