| Applicant, aspirant |
CANDIDATE |
| Become liable for |
INCUR |
| Blooms |
BLOSSOMS |
| Chronic drinker |
SOT |
| Cruel and oppressive dictator |
TYRANT |
| Explicitly |
EXPRESSLY |
| Feel bitter or indignant about |
RESENT |
| Financially sound |
ECONOMIC |
| Gallivant |
GAD |
| Get to one's feet |
ARISE |
| Gradual reduction by wearing away |
ATTRITION |
| Grooved fastening devices |
SCREWS |
| Hinder, obstruct |
STYMIE |
| Indelible marks drawn on the skin |
TATTOO |
| Indicate assent or recognition |
NOD |
| It holds neckwear in place |
TIEPIN |
| Jewish spiritual leader |
RABBI |
| Manifestly or apparently |
EVIDENTLY |
