| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |