Definitions: RD3
to grow together
coalesce
to struggle in opposition; contend
strive
an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits from deriving nutrients at the host's expense
parasite
Despite his efforts to ____________ her credibility, she remained steadfast and confident in her testimony.
Round 3 Word
impugn
wire : flexible :: ice skater : ___________
pliant
providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system
ancillary
not genuine, authentic, or true; counterfeit
spurious
restrain or keep in check
curb
The new software update allows the robot to perform ______________ tasks without human intervention.
Round 3 Word
autonomous
whisper : murmur :: ________ : tear
rend
excessive desire for wealth or material gain
avarice
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled; flexible
amenable
to deny the importance or validity of : belittle
denigrate
The servant bowed ____________ before the king, showing his utmost respect and loyalty.
Round 3 Word
obeisantly
procrastinate : delay :: ___________ : avoid
malinger
to tear apart; to cause great emotional pain to a person or their heart
rend
(of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid
spurious
to cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another
divert
Driven ___________________ by his heartless ambition, he often overlooked the feelings and needs of those around him.
Round 3 Word
insensately
____________ : respect :: defiance : rebellion
Obeisance
hard or impossible to manage; resistant to a process or stimulus
refractory
disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
sardonic
make (someone) anxious or unsettled
perturb
His deep-seated _____________ led him to avoid social gatherings and prefer solitude over company.
Round 3 Word
misanthropy
____________ : material :: stubborn : personality
refractory