| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| pernicious |
having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| Spartan |
(usually lower case) characterised by simplicity and austerity. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |