| admonish |
to warn or caution. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |