| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| verdant |
green. |