emulate
-to imitate or copy (as with a role model)
intrepid
Characterized by fortitude, endurance, resolute fearlessness
terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt; brusque
degenerate
a morally bankrupt person
Verb: to degrade or lessen in value
deity
a god
parsimony
Extreme unwillingness to spend (money); stingy
petulant
Insolent or rude in speech or behavior; peevish
haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful; vainn
entreat
Verb: entreat
Noun: entreaty
To beg, begging
duplicity
Deceitfulness; double-dealing