| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| patriarch |
a man who is the leader of a family or tribe. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |