| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |