| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
| enrapture |
to cause to be in rapture or to be ecstatically joyful. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |