invective
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
slander
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
misanthrope
someone who dislikes people in general
coalesce
fuse or cause to grow together
emollient
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
genuflect
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
amenable
disposed or willing to comply
periphery
the outside boundary or surface of something
strive
attempt by employing effort
insensate
devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
malinger
avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
pliant
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
sloth
a disinclination to work or exert yourself
mulish
unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
obeisance
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
secede
withdraw from an organization or communion
refractory
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
avarice
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
rend
tear or be torn violently
sardonic
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
autonomy
immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
