| aggressive |
mean and unfriendly in one's actions; ready to argue or start fights. |
| bog |
an area of soft, wet earth; marsh. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| indirect |
not in a straight line, course, or route. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| skew |
to turn or go off at an angle; swerve. |
| subordinate |
lower in rank or importance; secondary. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |