| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| noteworthy |
deserving attention; remarkable. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |