| acrimony |
bitterness or sharpness in speech or behavior. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| culpable |
guilty of a mistake or fault; blameworthy. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |