| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| audacity |
courage or boldness often combined with daring or recklessness. |
| courier |
someone who delivers messages, packages, and the like, especially for a government, military organization, or business. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |