| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| rambunctious |
wildly or uncontrollably active; difficult to control; boisterous. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| sacrosanct |
so important or revered as to be beyond any alteration or criticism. |