| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| ramify |
to have or produce effects or consequences that make some original matter more complex. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |