| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |