| connive |
to join secretly in a plot; conspire. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| intercede |
to act as a mediator in a dispute or disagreement. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |