| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |