| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |