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Shrewd in the management of practical affairs
Prudent
Firm in belief, determination, or adherence
Steadfast
To incite
Foment
To run counter so as to effectively oppose or baffle
Thwart
Tending to produce death or deterioration; evil in nature, influence, or effect
Malignant
Having, showing, or arising from vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
Malevolent
Being beyond what is normal or expected : suggesting superhuman or supernatural powers; Eerie/mysterious
Uncanny
Humiliating, degrading, despicable, dishonorable
Ignominious
Spirit and resilience; A distinguishing mode of emotional response
Mettle
The state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed
Repute
Shining brilliantly; characterized by a glowing splendor (more considering color or shininess)
Resplendent
Radiant splendor; brilliance (considering a bright glow)
Effulgent
To remedy or set right; to remove the cause of a grievance or complaint
Redress
To take vengeance for;
Avenge
To put an end to by force; calm, pacify
Quell
An accursed person or thing.
Anathema
Marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit; stout, strong, loyal, reliable
Stalwart
inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance
Vanity
to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy; to become weak
Languish
To leave through will
Bequeath
An outcast
Pariah
Full of scorn (Not showing respect for others)
Disdainful
Great in size or extent; causing amazement or wonder
Prodigious
Highly infectious (of a germ or disease); full of malice or a desire to cause pain or strife
Virulent