| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |