| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |