caveat
a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
condescending
acting in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority
constable
a peace officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town
despicable
deserving hatred and contempt
diabolical
belonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil
filthy
disgustingly dirty
frantic
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
golliwog
a soft doll with bright clothes, a black face, and fuzzy hair
itinerary
a planned route or journey
nepotism
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, esp. by giving them jobs
pernicious
having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual or subtle way
premise
a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
retaliate
make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack
scant
barely sufficient or adequate
scrupulous
diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
staunch
loyal and committed in attitude
stringent
strict, precise, and exacting
torrid
very hot and dry
villain
a person guilty or capable of a crime or wickedness
wheeze
breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages
