| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| diminution |
the act, process, or result of decreasing or declining. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| nonchalant |
not showing excitement or anxiety; coolly confident, unflustered, or unworried;casually indifferent. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |