| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| rebuttal |
a statement or contention, as in a debate or legal case, that is intended to disprove or confute another. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |