maxim
a short, wise saying or rule for living
engrossed
fully involved or deeply focused
equip
to provide with tools, equipment, or skills
indifferent
not interested or caring
tardy
late; delayed beyond the expected time
crook
a dishonest or criminal person
belittle
to make someone or something seem unimportant
sadfishing
posting emotional problems online to gain sympathy
venture
a risky or bold activity or business
prognosticate
to predict or forecast future events
comical
funny in a ridiculous or silly way
concurrent
happening at the same time
orator
a skilled and confident public speaker
downright
completely or absolutely (often negative)
blatant
obvious and offensive; shameless
inveterate
having a long-standing habit or feeling
admonish
to warn or scold gently
tactless
lacking sensitivity or consideration for others
underlie
to be the cause or basis of something
taint
to spoil, damage, or ruin something
