| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |