| acrid |
bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| tribulation |
severe suffering or affliction; distress. |