| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |