connoisseur
one knowledgeable in any area
constituent
necessary in the formation of the whole; component
copasetic
satisfactory; fine
copious
large in quantity; abundant
covenant
a binding agreement between two parties
crucible
a severe test or trial
culpable
worthy of blame
cursory
hastily done; rapidly done without attention to detail
dauntless
not able to be discouraged; bold
dearth
a scarcity or lack
debacle
a sudden disaster
deleterious
harmful to health; injurious
demagogue
one who appeals to people's emotions and prejudices to accomplish a selfish end
depravity
the sinful condition of human nature apart from grace
diffident
lacking confidence; shy; non-assertive
disparage
to discredit; to belittle
dissemble
to feign ignorance of; to conceal one's true motives
dogmatic
characterized by the expression of a belief as if it were fact
draconian
harsh; severe
duplicity
deception