| acrimony |
bitterness or sharpness in speech or behavior. |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| immobility |
the state or condition of not moving or being motionless. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |