| acrimony |
bitterness or sharpness in speech or behavior. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |