| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| innuendo |
an indirect and usually derogatory hint, allusion, or insinuation. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| wan |
very pale. |