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Auspices [aus·pi·ces] n.pl.  1. With the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization: "Financial aid is being provided under the auspices of NATO."

Assiduous [as·sid·u·ous] adj.  1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: "An assiduous worker who strove for perfection."  2. Unceasing; persistent: "Assiduous cancer research."

Guile [guile] n.  1. Treacherous cunning; skillful deceit. Particular skill and cleverness in tricking or deceiving people.

Mercurial [mer·cu·ri·al] adj.  1. Quick and changeable in temperament; volatile: "A mercurial temperament."

Obtuse [ob·tuse] adj.  1. Lacking quickness of perception or intellect.  2. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: "An obtuse remark."  3. Not distinctly felt: "An obtuse pain."

Intrepid [in·trep·id] adj.  1. Resolutely courageous; fearless. Persistent in the pursuit of something.  "A team of intrepid explorers."

Homogeneous [ho·mo·ge·ne·ous] adj.  1. Uniform in structure or composition.  2. Of the same or similar nature or kind: "The corporation maintains tight-knit, homogeneous board members."

Acrimonious [ac·ri·mo·ni·ous] adj.  1. Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous: "An acrimonious debate between the two candidates."