Meow 4

imperious

(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

insinuate

to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

mutinous

refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority

prevailing

existing at a particular time; current.

punctilious

(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety

rapport

a close and harmonious relationship

scrutinize

to examine closely

taciturn

(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little

ungainly

(adj.) clumsy, awkward; unwieldy

vilify

to malign, to defame, to utter abusive statements against

adulterate

to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

ascertain

find (something) out for certain; make sure of

cajole

(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises

condescend

(v.) to come down or stoop voluntarily to a lower level; to deal with people in a patronizing manner

copious

(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose

corroborate

(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify

dictum

A formal or authoritative statement

egalitarian

believing in the social and economic equality of all people

exaltation

a feeling or state of extreme happiness

fortuitous

(adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance