| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| acrid |
bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |