| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |