| acrid |
bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating. |
| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |