| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| reprehensible |
deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy. |
| simultaneously |
at the very same time. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |