| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| extricate |
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| wan |
very pale. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |