| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| preclude |
to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition. |
| rehabilitate |
to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |