Set 9

boorish

Rough and bad-mannered; coarse.

brook

A small stream.

circumspect

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

comity

commensurate

Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.

cordial

A sweet fruit-flavored drink.

deleterious

Causing harm or damage.

dichotomy

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

edify

Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

elicit

Evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

fecund

Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.

feeble

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

felicitous

Well chosen or suited to the circumstances.

forbear

Politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.

haphazard

Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

hodgepodge

A confused mixture.

impede

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

impetuous

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

irascible

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

mercenary

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

mordant

Impregnate or treat (a fabric) with a mordant.

outstrip

Move faster than and overtake (someone else)

precarious

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

quirky

Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.

repudiate

Refuse to accept or be associated with.

tact

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

trifling

Unimportant or trivial.

turbulent

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.