| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| 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. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |