| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |