| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| conscript |
a military recruit summoned by draft; draftee. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| inferiority |
the fact or condition of being lesser in quality, worth, importance, rank, or position. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |