| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| satire |
a literary or dramatic work that ridicules or derides human vice or foolishness, usually through the use of parody or irony. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |