The term 'AWKWARD BRUTE' can be broken down into two words, 'AWKWARD' and 'BRUTE'. The first word, 'AWKWARD', is defined as 'lacking grace or skill in manner or movement; clumsy'. The second word, 'BRUTE', is defined as 'a person who is guided by animal instincts rather than by intelligent thought'. The crossword solution for this term is 'LOUT', which is defined as 'a rude, aggressive, or violent man'. Therefore, the term 'AWKWARD BRUTE' can be summarized as a person who is clumsy and guided by animal instincts, and is also rude and aggressive.