| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |