| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| amicable |
characterized by good will; friendly. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |