| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| arraign |
to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |