| abusive |
characterized by offensive or unfair language. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| cognition |
the mental acts or processes by which knowledge is acquired or processed. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| edible |
able to be eaten as food; safe. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| legitimate |
allowed by the law or by rules; legal. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| straightforward |
honest, frank, and trustworthy. |