| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |