| adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usually followed by "of"). |
| 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. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |