| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| recurrent |
happening again or repeatedly. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |