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Caustic

Capable of burning or corroding; sarcastically biting.

Conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Derisive

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Earnest

Showing sincere and intense conviction.

Corroborate

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Churlish

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Didactic

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Disdainful

Showing contempt or lack of respect.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Diffident

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Demoralized

Having lost confidence or hope; dispirited.

Fatuous

Silly and pointless.

Laissez-Faire

A policy of letting things take their own course; non-interfering.

Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull.

Nefarious

Wicked or criminal.

Physiognomy

A person's facial features or expression, especially as indicative of character or ethnic origin.

Retinue

A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.

Blasé

Unimpressed or indifferent to something due to over-familiarity.

Lugubrious

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Feckless

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Affront

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Adulation

Excessive admiration or praise.

Dissemble

To conceal or disguise one's true motives or feelings.

Allay

To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

Palpitate

To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly (often used in reference to the heart).

Capacious

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.