| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |