| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |