| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| progenitor |
an ancestor or forebear. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |