| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |