| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |