| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |