| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |