| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |