| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| camaraderie |
friendship, good humor, and closeness among a group. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |