| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |