| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |