| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |