| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| pompous |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |