| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| arable |
capable of being farmed. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| unchallenged |
not or not having been questioned, disputed, or contested. |
| veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |