| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. |