| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |