| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| ulterior |
beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, especially when concealed for the purposes of deception. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |