| acrimony |
bitterness or sharpness in speech or behavior. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |