| accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| detachment |
a feeling or condition of being impartial or uninvolved. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| natal |
of or concerning one's birth. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |