| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| empirical |
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |