| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| disparity |
the condition or an instance of being unlike, unequal, or of different kinds; difference. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |