| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |