| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| negligible |
so small or unimportant as to be of no account; trifling or insignificant. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| ubiquitous |
being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |