| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| vaporize |
to cause to become or diffuse as a vapor or gas; atomize; evaporate. |