| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |