| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| defunct |
no longer in existence or use; dead; extinct. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |