| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |