| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |