| 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. |
| diffidence |
reticence; shyness. |
| doctrinaire |
dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its practicality. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |