| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| rehabilitate |
to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being. |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |