Part of Speech
Deft
Adjective-skillful/nimble
Risk, hazard, peril
Jeopardy
People with (truculent/droll) personalities can make life difficult for others.
Truculent-fierce/cruel/aggressive/deadly/destructive/scathingly harsh
"Tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable"
Savory
Indifference, callousness, heartlessness
Compassion
Covet
Verb-to desire something belonging to another
Antagonist, foe
Adversary
I sought some (pretext/dearth) to get out of my meeting.
Pretext-a false reason, deceptive excuse
"Unnaturally thin"
Emaciated
Unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
Premeditated
Intimation
Noun-a hint/indirect suggestion
Taskmaster, overseer
Martinet
I will (inter/commend) you to Mr. Johnson next year.
Commend-to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
"One who does good to others"
Benefactor
Fearfulness, faintheartedness
Fortitude
Limpid
Adjective-clear, transparent; readily understood
Genuine, heartfelt
Unfeigned
Few of the students had the (officiousness/temerity) to talk back to the Dean.
Temerity-rashness, boldness; rude
"Cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned"
Blithe
Goodwill, harmony, amity
Rancor
Extant
Adjective-still existing; not exterminated, destroyed or lost
Hackneyed, antiquated
Musty
If the crime you commit is (venal/venial), then you may receive a lighter sentence.
Venial-easily excused
"Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful"
Virulent
Civilian
Belligerent