| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. |
| unobservable |
not able to be seen; not detectable. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |