sycophant
someone who uses flatter to get what they want from an authority figure
pernicious
intending to cause harm
ubiquitous
appearing everywhere
non-sequitur
a statement that does not logically follow the flow of a conversation
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack
slipshod
showing a lack of care or thought
nefarious
wicked or criminal
precursor
a person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind
impregnable
unable to be captured or broken into
demure
shy or modest
jingoistic
overly patriotic
implacable
unable to be soothed
affinity
a natural skill
coquette
a woman who flirts to get what she wants
harangue
lecture at length in an aggressive way
bemoan
express discontent or sorrow over
misogynist
someone who hates women
abhor
hate
talisman
an object with magical powers to bring good luck
placid
not easily upset or excited
bovine
in the manner of a cow
facetious
treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
contrite
deeply remorseful for a bad action
erudite
showing great knowledge or learning
anomaly
something that deviates from what is expected or normal