| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |