| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| simplistic |
excessively simplified, as to be unrealistic. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |