| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |