| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |