| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |