| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| rebuttal |
a statement or contention, as in a debate or legal case, that is intended to disprove or confute another. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |