| adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usually followed by "of"). |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |