| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |