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