| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |