| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| doctrinaire |
dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its practicality. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| fervent |
having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |