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Book 12 · Advanced
Chapter 13 · List 13 · Sharp tongue
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acerbic (adj)
Sharp and biting.
canard (n)
A false story.
debonair (adj)
Suave and charming.
deign (v)
To stoop to do.
dotage (n)
Mental decline of old age.
insipid (adj)
Lacking flavour or interest.
lugubrious (adj)
Mournful.
narcissistic (adj)
Excessively self-loving.
paean (n)
A song of praise.
pander (v)
To gratify (a base desire).
parlance (n)
A particular way of speaking.
sartorial (adj)
Of clothing.
svelte (adj)
Slender and elegant.
trenchant (adj)
Vigorous and effective.
voluptuous (adj)
Suggestive of sensual pleasure.