| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |