| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |