| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |