| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| discernible |
able to be perceived or distinguished. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |