| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |