| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |