1. A tactless error in manners or behavior; social blunder.

2. An unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion.

3. An enthusiast or fan, as of an art, a sport, or a pastime.

4. A despised or socially outcast person.

5. The sudden and forceful attempt of a group, esp. of military or other government personnel, to seize state power.

6. Meddle; (informal) to offer unwanted advice, esp. during a card game.

7. Unrestricted authority, freedom, or discretion.

8. A small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique.

9. One who pursues an activity or interest in a superficial or frivolous way; dabbler.

10. Innocence, simplicity.

11. A policy of racial segregation, esp. the segregation of blacks and whites and the discrimination against blacks in the Republic of South Africa.

12. Nerve, gall.

13. A diminishing of tension, as between hostile nations; agreement.

14. Serving as a substitute, esp. when of inferior quality; synthetic, fake.

15. A small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, esp. provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government.

16. A warning or caution.

17. One who is learned or expert in some field.

18. A state or condition of general physical or mental discomfort or unease.

19 . A minor sin or offense, or a slight fault.

20. The collection of special skills or abilities of a person or group of people.