| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| vaporize |
to cause to become or diffuse as a vapor or gas; atomize; evaporate. |