| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| facilitate |
to make less difficult; help in the doing of. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| lewd |
characterized by vulgarity or offensively explicit sexual references; bawdy. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |