mae l@d mI nih st@r transitive verb to handle or manage poorly, inefficiently, or corruptly. The state was maladministered during the former governor’s time in office.
indomitable
ihn da mih t@ b@l adjective too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. The indomitable spirit of the pioneers brought them through many hardships.
germane
j@r meIn adjective having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. That’s an interesting comment, but it’s not germane to the present discussion.
exponent
ihks po n@nt [or] eks po n@nt noun 1. one that expounds or interprets. The British physicist Stephen Hawking is an exponent of cosmological theories. 2. one that represents or advocates. Elizabeth…
wrongheaded
rawng he dihd adjective 1. perversely and obstinately adhering to a wrong opinion or course of action. It was wrongheaded of him to refuse to put on sunscreen, especially considering the cancer…