| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| dictum |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |