| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |