| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| enmity |
the mutual feeling of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility; antagonism. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |