| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |