| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |