<p>another example which you CAN use roots and reasoning…</p>
<p>“victor gained a reputation for being a ---- because he constantly bullied other children”</p>
<p>bunglar - i don’t know, sounds like an idiot.
ruffian - ROUGH guy
stickler - to stick with something? to stick something? to set up?
daredevil - obviously daring
naysayer - no say</p>
<p>therefore…ruffian!</p>