| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |