| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |