| Term | Definition |
|---|
| blithely | adv. happily and cheerfully, gayly |
| canvassing | vt. to go through asking for support, votes, etc. |
| capitulated | vi. to surrender on certain terms or conditions |
| championship | n. defense, support |
| contemptible | adj. mean, low, worthless |
| cynical | adj. doubting the sincerity and goodness of others |
| dissentient | n. one who opposes the opinion of the majority |
| enmity | n. the feeling that enemies have for each other: hatred |
| ignominious | adj. shameful, discraceful |
| indefatigable | adj. never getting tired or giving up; tireless |
| maxim | n. statement expressing some general truth |
| morose | adj. gloomy, sullen, ill-humored |
| parasitical | adj. marked by exploiting others |
| pension | n. a fixed payment payed at regular intervals by the government. |
| perpetually | adv. lasing forever; eternal |
| preemininent | adj. standing out above all others |
| principle | n. a fundamental belief |
| reproach | vt. to blame or censure |
| retinue | n. a group of attendants or retainers |
| tractable | adj. easily managed or controlled |
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