allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
indigence |
lack of means to live; poverty. |
pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |