| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |