| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| tithe |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |