| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| diminution |
the act, process, or result of decreasing or declining. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |