| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| intercede |
to act as a mediator in a dispute or disagreement. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |