| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| usurp |
to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |