| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |