| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |