| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| nonentity |
someone or something that is insignificant, dull, undistinguished, or unimportant, especially a person. |
| obliterate |
to erase or make unrecognizable by erasing. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |