| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| integral |
being an essential part of the whole. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |