| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |