| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |