| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |