| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| malevolent |
wishing or doing evil to others; ill-willed; malicious. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |