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| noun | | dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation |
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| adverb | | in an inextricable manner; "motives inspired by Mammon were often inextricably blended with things pertaining to Caesar and to God" |
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noun, plural -er·ies. | 1. | excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance. |
| 2. | Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue. |
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adjective | 1. | strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable: an impregnable fort. |
| 2. | not to be overcome or overthrown: an impregnable argument. |
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| noun | | the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing; "the day's heat faded into balminess"; "the climate had the softness of the south of France" |
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| adverb | | in a pugnacious manner |
pug·na·cious –adjective | inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative. |
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adjective | 1. | characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. |
| 2. | desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. |
| 3. | intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. |
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| noun | | aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation |
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Verb - To defeat or conquer in battle; subjugate.
- To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
- To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress: "She had had to wrench herself forcibly away from Katharine, and every step vanquished her desire" (Virginia Woolf). See Synonyms at defeat.
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adjective | 1. | not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent. |
| 2. | Archaic. lacking care or attention; careless; negligent. |
| 3. | Archaic. deficient in interest or novelty |
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