the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior
dawdle
move slowly and without purpose
deflect
change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate
discount
regard something as being unimportant or incorrect
dissident
one who disagrees or opposes authority
efficacious
producing the desired effect; successful
equitable
characterized by fairness and justice
erratic
unpredictable and inconsistent
industrious
hard-working and persistent
inform
give form or character to something or someone
irksome
causing annoyance or irritation
manacle
(used figuratively) restrain, limit, or secure something
modest
1. unassuming about one's abilities or not boastful
noxious
harmful; injurious
pernicious
causing harm in a subtle way; deadly
predicament
a challenging or awkward situation
proficient
good at something; skilled
prolix
using an excessive amount of words; long-winded
scorn
1. express strong disapproval or contempt for
subordinate
1. having a lower rank; less important
unseemly
not proper or in good taste
veritable
(used to emphasize something) true; genuine
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