| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |