| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| 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. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |