| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| coroner |
a public officer employed to investigate by inquest any death not thought to have occurred by natural causes. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |