| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |