| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |