| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| usurp |
to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |