| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| rediscover |
to begin experiencing again; find again; regain. |