| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| calculable |
able to be determined by mathematical computation. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |