| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |