| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| culpable |
guilty of a mistake or fault; blameworthy. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |