| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |