| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |