| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| legacy |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| wean |
to cause to be free of a habit, activity, or the like, often by means of a distraction or substitute. |