| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| chaste |
not having committed fornication or adultery. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |