| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |