| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |