| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| simile |
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" is an example of a simile. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| wan |
very pale. |