| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| desist |
to stop acting in a certain way. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |