| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |