| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |