| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| gawk |
to look at someone or something fixedly and somewhat dopily; gape. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |