| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| communal |
of or belong to members of a group; public; collective. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |