| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |