| acrid |
bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| intercede |
to act as a mediator in a dispute or disagreement. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |