defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

sludge - Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process

mope - Be dejected and apathetic

clunky - Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated

wilt - (of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop

ravage - Cause severe and extensive damage to

vestige - A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing

negligible - So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering.

eavesdrop - To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.

disingenuous - Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.

lint - Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.