| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| implacable |
not to be pacified or diverted; unappeasable or inexorable. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| regression |
the act or condition of return to an earlier form or less advanced state; biological or psychological reversion. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |