| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |