| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |