1. Finagle, verb: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
Steven was able to finagle one of the last seats on the train by convincing the conductor that his torn stub was actually a valid tickets.
2. Screed, noun: an abusive rant (often tedious)
Joey had difficulty hanging out with his former best friend Perry, who, during his entire cup of coffee, enumerated all of the government's deficiencies- only to break ranks and launch into some screed against big business.
3. Boorish, adjective: ill-mannered and coarse or contemptible in behaviour or appearance
Bukowski was known for being a boorish drunk and alienating close friends and family.
4. Misogynist, noun: a person who dislikes women in particular
Many have accused Hemingway of being a quiet misogynist, but recently unearthed letters argue against this belief.
5. Demure, adjective: to be modest and shy
The portrait of her in a simple white blouse was sweet and demure.
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