| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |