| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |