| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |