| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| melodrama |
behavior or events, in reality or fiction, with similarly exaggerated features or effects. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |