| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |