| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| perfidy |
an act or the practice of conscious, deliberate disloyalty or treachery; breach of faith. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |