| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading a scent, especially a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| uninitiated |
combined form of initiated. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |