| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| evocative |
tending or able to call forth images, memories, feelings, and the like. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |