| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| marquee |
a canopy or a covering like a roof over the entrance to a building. The marquee over a theater shows the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of the actors. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| vehement |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated. |