| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |