| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| impassable |
impossible to go past, through, over, or around. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |