incumbent
The politician who currently holds office.
toxin
A poisonous substance which originates as a result of biological processes.
collateral
Existing as a tangential element to a bigger issue.
octave
A musical term related to frequency which is often confused by people who are really talking about a change in pitch.
unrepentant
Having no shame or remorse for doing something normally expected to inspire shame.
legible
Conveying a clarity of understanding.
ordained
Established by ecclesiastical authority to minister to a church.
culinary
Having to do with the business or practice of cooking and food preparation.
caucus
A smaller grouping of members representing a common party within a legislative body.
antithetical
Standing in opposition to everything one believes.
progressives
In political terminology, a description of those who work to undo the entrenchment of policy based on outdated modes of conversative ideology and laws based upon so-called traditional values.
protocol
A codified set of rules and regulations for carrying out a specific process.
grassroots
Characterization of the most element local level of society at which change and transformation begins.
pharmaceutical
Related to the industry of making and selling prescription drugs and medication.
advocate
When used as a verb: to support a particular stand on an issue or work for change.
canvassing
The act of soliciting the support or opinion of voters during a campaign.
demonizing
The act of trying to turn someone or something into an entity of malevolence or evil instead of addressing specific issues with which one disagrees.
suppress
To actively try to obstruct, restrain or prohibit.
cynicism
A deep-rooted and all-encompassing sense of skepticism and lack of hope that things can change.
insurgent
A rebellious movement against oppressive authority.
