| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |