They where perceived as being victimized and cocky.
due dilligence is the act and being percise or careful in order to fufuil a legal requirement.
* Im kind of confused becuse of how you worded it but I think youre aking about dilligence now? And not due dilligence? *
You can be more dilligent in class by taking your time and putting more effort into your action/work
I believe it is dry because of the word desert and deserts are dry. Acrid also means in the dictionary bitter or harsh.