| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| amenable |
willing to respond, agree, or submit; agreeable; pliable. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |