| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |