| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| Spartan |
(usually lower case) characterised by simplicity and austerity. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |