| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| evanescent |
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |