| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |