| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |