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adroit
adj; skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind
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ambidextrous
adj; able to use both hands equally well
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averse
adj; having a deep-seated distaste, opposed or unwilling
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belligerent
adj; warlike, aggressive
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benefactor
n; one who does good to others
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benevolent
adj; kindly, charitable
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capricious
adj; subject to whims or passing fancies
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clandestine
adj; secret, concealed
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coerce
v; to compel or force
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cogent
adj; forceful, convincing, or relevant
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contentious
adj; quarrelsome, inclined to argue
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cursory
adj; hasty, quick, not thorough
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dearth
n; a lack, scarcity or famine
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deride
v; to ridicule or mock
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diffident
adj; shy or lacking self-confidence
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duplicity
n; treachery, deceitfulness
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extirpate
v; to destroy totally
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extol
v; to praise extravagantly
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exult
v; to rejoice greatly
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facile
adj; easily done or attained
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garrulous
adj; talkative or chatty
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guile
n; treacherous cunning
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indomitable
adj; unconquerable
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insidious
adj; intended to trick, sly
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inveterate
adj; firmly established or long-standing
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meticulous
adj; particular about details, fussy
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officious
adj; meddling or prying
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ominous
adj; threatening, of bad omen
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placate
v; to pacify or soothe
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prowess
n; bravery or superior skill or ability
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rancor
n; bitter resentment or ill-will
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recalcitrant
adj; stubbornly disobedient
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reiterate
v; to say again
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sinuous
adj; winding, having many curves
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solace
n; comfort, relief
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stolid
adj; not easily moved mentally or emotionally
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supercilious
adj; proud and snobbish
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supress
v; to stop by force or put down
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tepid
adj; lukewarm, unenthusiastic (absence of interest)
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venal
adj; open to or marked by bribery or corruption
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vociferous
adj; loud and noisy
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elucidate
v; to clarify or explain
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somnolent
adj; sleepy, drowsy
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vehement
adj; intense, forceful, powerful
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zealous
adj; eager, devoted
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