| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| ulterior |
beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, especially when concealed for the purposes of deception. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |