>>>scrap====abolish or cancel
>>>hamstrung===severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of
>>>inhospitable====harsh and difficult to live in.
>>>suave===charming, confident, and elegant
>>>grudging===given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully
>>>>temerity means boldness or rashness
>>>>contrition means remorse or penitence
>>>>harrowing means terrifying or disturbing.
>>>tainted means contaminated
>>>>perspicacious====having a ready insight into and understanding of things