| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |