| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |