| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| 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. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |