| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |