| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |