| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| bilk |
to defraud or swindle, especially by avoiding due or promised payment. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |