| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| mutation |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |