| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| asinine |
silly or willfully stupid. |
| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |