| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| exigency |
a condition of urgency. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |