| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| heretic |
a person who maintains unorthodox religious opinions or beliefs, especially a baptized Roman Catholic who dissents from official church doctrine. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |