| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |