| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| affectation |
falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| incense2 |
to make very angry. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |