| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| scavenger |
an animal that finds and eats dead animals or rotting plants; a person who finds things that others no longer want. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |