Alliance (n)
A joining together for some common purpose
Fruitless (adj)
Not producing the desired results, unsuccessful
Mortify (v)
To hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering
Spirited (adj)
Full of life and vigor; courageous
Wayward (adj)
Disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious
Bewilder (v)
To puzzle completely, confuse
Hostile (adj)
Unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive
Orthodox (adj)
In agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things
Virtual (adj)
Having a certain force or effect in fact but not in name: so close as to be equivalent to the real thing
Wince (v)
To draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear
Buffoon (n)
A clown; a coarse person
Inflammable (adj)
Easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused
Procure (v)
To obtain through special effort; to bring about
Void (adj)
Completely empty; having no legal force or effect
Wince (n)
The act of drawing back in this way
Controversial (adj)
Arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement
Inflict (v)
To give or cause something unpleasant, impose
Scurry (v)
To run quickly, scamper, hurry
Void (n)
Empty or unfilled space
Dishearten (v)
To discourage
Malignant (adj)
Deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
Sodden (adj)
Soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
Void (v)
To cancel or nullify