| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| capitalist |
one who supports an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned, and prices are chiefly determined by open competition in a free market. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |