aplomb
poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity
barrage
A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.
cognizant
Aware; having knowledge of something
collusion
collaboration; complicity; conspiracy
hegemony
the domination of one state or group over its allies
nebulous
Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused
paradigm
a standard or typical example
unctuous
Exaggeratedly or insincerely polite
urbane
refined in manner or style, suave
ambulatory
Able to walk
brazen
Bold and without shame
din
loud continuing noise
ennui
dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy
exonerate
to clear of blame
inscrutable
Difficult to understand
prognosticate
To predict or foretell a future event
schism
A separation or division into factions
sedition
behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state
wizened
shriveled; withered; wrinkled