| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |