| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| intolerable |
too difficult or unpleasant to be near or to bear. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| loquacity |
the quality or an instance of talking a great deal or excessively; talkativeness. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |