lp 4

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