| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |