| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |