| aesthetic |
having to do with beauty or art, including literature, dance, music, painting, drawing, and sculpture. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| reverberation |
the continuation of a sound after the source of the sound has been cut off. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |