| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| nonchalant |
not showing excitement or anxiety; coolly confident, unflustered, or unworried;casually indifferent. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| raucous |
loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird's call or a human's voice or laugh. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |