| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |