| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| query |
a question. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |