| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| intermittent |
alternately stopping and starting with pauses in between. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| progenitor |
an ancestor or forebear. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |