Lacking in power, strength, or vigor; unable to act or achieve one's purpose; unable to produce fruit or offspring
malevolent
Having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
perverse
Turned away from what is right or good; improper; obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted
unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear; unquestionable
brackish
Somewhat salty; not appealing to the taste; disgusting
chide
To voice disapproval to; to reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner
intermittent
Coming and going at intervals; occasional; not continuous; (as in a stream) appearing or disappearing seasonally
meander
To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination; to follow a winding or intricate course; (n) a winding path or course; a turn or winding of a stream
niche
A recess in a wall especially for a statue; a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best suited; a specialized market
obscene
offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty
sonorous
Producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound; imposing or impressive in effect or style
sully
To make dirty or tarnished
tact
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; sensitive perception
tentative
Hesitant; not fully worked out or developed; determined by something else
