| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |