| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| bribe |
something promised or given to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| engage |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| fanciful |
exhibiting use of the imagination; whimsical or imaginative. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| unavoidable |
impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |