crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. |
deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
doctrinaire |
dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its practicality. |
egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |