| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |