| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |