| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| reformatory |
a corrective institution for disciplining and re-educating young offenders. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |