| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |