| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |