| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| revelry |
noisy merrymaking. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |