adamant
Adj. Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
arcane
Adj. Mysterious, or understood only by a few
Adj. Intended to be kept secret or private
callous
Adj. Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Adj. lacking in refinement
collaboration
N. The action of working with others for a common goal or project
N. Involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing
contingent
Adj. Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown
Adj. Subject to certain conditions
N. A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group
defendant
N. One who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another
diligence
N. Perseverance or industry in carrying out a task or action
embezzle
V. To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially from one's employer
erudite
Adj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning
Adj. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a specialized group of people
fetter
N. Something that physically restrains freedom of movement
N. A means of control or restraint
V. To physically restrain, especially with chains or manacles
V. To impede the work or progress of
gratuity
N. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation
N. A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
impeccable
Adj. Perfect, without flaw or error
Adj. Very clean; Unspoiled or untainted by impurities
incremental
Adj. Proceeding by small steps, degrees or gradations
ingratiate
V. To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her
V. To pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor
intrinsic
Adj. Essential, innate or inherent to something
Adj. Characteristic of, or belonging to, a single or particular person or thing
omnipotent
Adj. Having unlimited power, force or authority
precarious
Adj. Dangerously insecure or unstable
referendum
N. An election or the process of voting
scathing
Adj. Harshly or bitterly critical in expression
Adj. Inclined to express negative or disapproving comments
vehement
Adj. Showing strong feeling or passion
Adj. Loud or emphatic in speech or expression