Simian- Relating to monkeys or apes

Lintel- Architectural support for a building or window

Finial- Decorative element meant for honor

Enclave- Isolated/separated group of people

Bagatelle- A task or piece that is trivial, light, or non-essential

Subordinate- Person under the authority of another

Chauvinistic- Feeling superior because of race or gender

Oblivious- Unaware, disconnected

Hidebound- Stubborn, unwilling to change

Effete- Related to feminine characteristics

Ribald- Inappropriate/vulgar in a humorous way

Supine- Lying face up

Caterwaul- Shrill/wailing noise

Vassal- Related to feudal times

Verisimilitude- The appearance of being real

Miniscule- Tiny

Polarize- To separate into 2 sides of an issue (political, economic, etc…)

Paternalism- Political system of restricting the freedoms of lower people

Schism- Separation