| craven |
shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| populist |
a person, especially a political leader, who represents, or claims to represent, the interests and concerns of the common people rather than the privileged, the politically powerful, or the intelligentsia. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |