| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| calculable |
able to be determined by mathematical computation. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| titanic |
having enormous size, strength, or power; colossal; huge. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |