| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| solicitous |
anxiously or tenderly concerned or attentive (usually followed by about, of, or for.) |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |