Sycophant
n. Someone who uses flattery to get what they want from authority
Pernicious
adj. Intending to cause harm
Ubiquitous
adj. Appearing everywhere
Non-sequiter
n. A statement not logically following the conversation flow
Diatribe
n. A forceful or bitter verbal attack
Slipshod
n. Showing a lack of care or thought
Nefarious
adj. Wicked or criminal
Precursor
n. A person or thing coming before another of a similar kind
Impregnable
adj. Unable to be captured or broken into
Demure
adj. Shy or modest
Jingoistic
adj. Overly patriotic
Implacable
adj. Unable to be soothed
Affinity
n. A natural skill
Coquette
n. A woman who flirts to get what she wants
Harangue
v. To lecture aggressively at length