| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |