| chasten |
to awaken conscience or bring about moral improvement through suffering, discipline, or punishment. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |