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Naïve
[noun,adjective]
MEANING:
- (adj.) having an unaffected simplicity
2. (adj.) lacking sophistication and critical judgment
3. (n.) someone who is uncritical, innocent and trusting
Obviate
[verb]
MEANING:
to anticipate and remove a difficulty
Machiavellian
[adjective]
MEANING:
- of or pertaining to Machiavelli
2. suggestive or marked by the principles analysed by Machiavelli especially those concerned with deceit, cunning or expediency
Misanthrope
[noun]
MEANING:
one who hates, mistrusts, or dislikes everyone in general
Quaint
[adjective]
MEANING:
- oddly pleasant or charming, esp. in an old-fashioned way
- strange or peculiar, usu. in a pleasing, interesting way
- skilfully or artfully made
- (obsolete) skilled; expert; wise