3000 WF - 100 Words (P5)

porous

having many small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through || (fig.) easy to penetrate or influence, especially in terms of security or defense

toothless

lacking effective power or force || (literal) having few or no teeth

unathletic

not good at sports or physical exercise || lacking physical strength or agility

underbelly

the weak or vulnerable part of something || (lit.) the underside of an animal or object

unprotected

not guarded or shielded from harm or danger || lacking legal or physical protection

unsteadily

in an unstable or shaky manner || not firmly fixed or controlled

weak-kneed

easily frightened or lacking determination || cowardly or irresolute

infidelities

acts of unfaithfulness, especially in marriage || violation of trust or allegiance

bigamous

being married to two people at the same time, which is illegal in many countries

co-respondent

someone named in a divorce case as having committed adultery with the respondent

faithlessly

without loyalty or fidelity || in a disloyal or untrustworthy way

inconstancy

lack of consistency or stability, especially in affections or loyalties

two-timing

being romantically involved with two people at once without their knowledge || cheating

backstabber

a person who betrays a friend or colleague in a deceitful way

deserter

someone who abandons their duty or post, especially in the military || a person who leaves a cause or responsibility

double-crossed

to betray someone who trusts you, especially in a deceitful or treacherous way

fifth-columnist

a secret sympathizer or supporter of the enemy working to undermine their own country

turncoat

a person who switches allegiance from one side or party to another

bellwether

an indicator or predictor of trends || a leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck

far-sighted

able to see or plan for the future with wisdom || (lit.) able to see distant objects clearly

foreboding

a feeling that something bad will happen || a sense of impending doom

foreknowledge

awareness or knowledge of something before it happens

foreshadowed

to give a warning or indication of a future event || to prefigure

betoken

to be a sign of something || to signify or indicate

ominously

in a way that suggests something bad is going to happen || threateningly

portentous

suggesting something important or disastrous is about to happen || self-important or pompous

prefigure

to suggest or show something before it happens || to represent or anticipate

second-guess

to try to anticipate or predict someone’s decision or behavior || to criticize after the fact

unreasoning

showing no use of logic or rational thought || acting on instinct or emotion

affluenza

a social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy or successful, often resulting in a lack of motivation or guilt

afloat

out of difficulty or debt; financially viable || (lit.) floating on water

bankability

the ability of something to generate profit or attract investment

outlay

an amount of money spent on something || the act of spending money

creditworthy

trusted to pay back borrowed money || financially reliable

get-rich-quick

designed to make a lot of money in a short time, often involving risk or dubious methods

money-minded

primarily interested in or motivated by making money

money-grabbing

excessively focused on making money, often seen as greedy

rags-to-riches

describing a person’s rise from poverty to wealth and success

under-resourced

lacking the necessary funding, equipment, or staff to function effectively

self-supporting

able to provide for oneself without help from others

accessory

someone who helps in committing a crime but is not present at the scene || a decorative or supplementary item

lowlifes

people considered morally or socially unacceptable || disreputable individuals

law-abiding

always obeying the law || behaving in a legal and orderly manner

afoul

in conflict with or having problems with something, especially the law or rules

complainingly

in a way that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance

noncompliant

not willing to obey rules or requests || refusing to follow instructions

nondelinquent

not showing illegal or antisocial behavior || especially applied to young people

re-offend

to commit a crime again after being punished for a previous crime

self-incrimination

the act of exposing oneself to criminal prosecution by making a statement

unbreachable

impossible to break or violate || secure against intrusion or violation

impartiality

the quality of being fair and unbiased || neutrality

disinterested

not influenced by personal feelings or gain; impartial

dispassionately

in an unemotional, objective way || calmly and rationally

non-aligned

not allied with or favoring any side, especially in international politics

non-intervention

the policy or practice of not becoming involved in the affairs of others

non-negotiable

not open to discussion or modification || something that must be accepted as is

cash-strapped

lacking money or having very limited financial resources

unbiased

showing no prejudice or favoritism || fair and impartial

uprising

a rebellion or act of resistance against authority or control

ungovernable

not able to be controlled or ruled || wild or unmanageable

editorials

newspaper or magazine articles that express the opinion of the editor or publication

connote

to imply or suggest an additional meaning beyond the literal one

irreplaceable

impossible to replace because of being unique, valuable, or deeply loved

custom-made / custom-built

specifically made for a particular person or purpose || tailor-made

damnedest

the most extraordinary or surprising thing || used for emphasis

non-standard

not conforming to the usual or expected format, quality, or behavior

matchless / unmatchable

having no equal || incomparable in quality or excellence

non-unique

not the only one of its kind || something that exists in multiple forms

once-in-a-lifetime

very rare or unique || happening only once and unlikely to occur again

outpost

a distant military station or remote settlement || a small isolated branch of a larger organization

peerless

better than all others of the same kind || unrivaled

rulebook

a set of rules governing behavior, especially in formal or institutional settings

uneasily

in a worried or anxious manner || lacking confidence or ease

unequalled

without equal or match in quality or achievement || unsurpassed

unparalleled

having no equal or match || unmatched in scope, scale, or quality

unrivalled

superior to all others || without any competition

unwonted

unusual or unaccustomed || rare or not habitual

humanitarian

showing concern for improving the welfare and happiness of others || a person involved in humanitarian efforts

big-hearted

kind, generous, and sympathetic

donor

a person who gives money, goods, or an organ to help others

handouts

something given for free, especially to the needy || (disapproving) unearned benefits

largesse

generous giving, especially of money || generosity in bestowing gifts

munificent

very generous || more generous than necessary

open-handed

generous and liberal in giving

public-spirited

showing concern for the public good || selfless civic involvement

unsparing

without holding back || harsh or generous to an extreme degree

self-aggrandisement

the act of promoting oneself as powerful or important || boastful self-promotion

authoritative, unwavering

showing confidence and certainty || commanding respect and not easily swayed

big-footed

having large feet || (fig.) clumsy or forceful in manner

co-curate

to jointly organize or present an event, exhibition, or content

co-stars

actors who share lead roles in a play or film

domineering

asserting one's will over others in an arrogant way || overbearing

encroachments

gradual intrusions on another’s territory, rights, or possessions

enslaved

made into a slave || deprived of freedom or free will

fiefdom

an area or sphere controlled by one person or group, especially in a dominating way

high-handed

using power or authority without regard for others || autocratic

leaderless

without a leader || lacking direction or organization

masterful

showing great skill or authority || commanding and confident

masterminded

planned and directed a complex project or scheme, often skillfully

masterstroke

a brilliant and strategic action that ensures success