| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abject | (adj) wretched, miserable; mean-spirited, base; complete & unrelieved |
| advocate | (v) to speak or argue in favor of; to give active public support to; (n) a person who pleads in the interest of a cause or individual |
| brash | (adj) overly bold, hasty, and thoughtless |
| callous | (adj) unfeeling or insensitive |
| culpable | (adj) at fault; blameworthy |
| delineate | (v) to make an accurate line drawing or diagram of; to portray or describe in detail |
| equitable | (adj) fair or just |
| fabricate | (v) to assemble or construct from separate parts; to make up with the intention of deceiving |
| frugal | (adj) thrifty or economical in the use of money; involving little expense, meager |
| harangue | (n) a long, emotional public address designed to arouse strong feelings or spur the audience on to action and similar piece of writing; (v) to deliver a harangue |
| immutable | (adj) not subject to change or modification |
| negligible | (adj) too small to be significant |
| nepotism | (n) unwarranted favoritism shown to relatives or friends by someone in high office |
| effrontery | (n) shameless boldness |
| opportune | (adj) suitable, appropriate, or timely |
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