| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |