| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |