| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| evocative |
tending or able to call forth images, memories, feelings, and the like. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |