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vitriol
bitter criticism; extreme bitterness and hatred toward somebody or something, or an expression of this feeling in speech or writing
unbridled
freely and openly expressed
misapprehension
a false impression or incorrect understanding, especially of the nature of a situation or somebody's intentions
vindicate
to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicion, or doubt
provinciality
unsophisticated and narrow-minded; plain
ditty
song
profundity
intense intellectual or human insight that deals seriously with the most vital aspects of any question
eminence
a position or rank of distinction or superiority
impudent
showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness
travail
work, especially work that involves hard physical effort over a long period
puritanical
adhering to strict moral or religious principles
disenchant
to cause somebody to lose interest; to free somebody from a spell
ploddingly
slow moving; working steadily and hard but not imaginatively
trepidation
apprehension; fear or uneasiness about the future or a future event
hidebound
narrow-minded and conservative; unwilling to consider new ideas or new ways of doing things
etiology
the philosophical investigation of causes and origins
obverse
upside down
berate
to scold somebody vigorously and at length
recourse
the act of seeking assistance from somebody or something else in a time of difficulty; somebody, something, or a course of action to which a person turns for help or to solve a problem
trenchancy
effective and relevant in the pursuit or achievement of a goal; direct, incisive, and deliberately hurtful
regimented
disciplined
equanimity
evenness of temper even under stress
mortification
deep shame and humiliation
consternation
a feeling of alarm, confusion, or dismay, often caused by something unexpected
stave off
to avoid or prevent something unpleasant, often only temporarily
prozelytize
to try to convert somebody to a religious faith or political doctrine
nepotism
favoritism shown by somebody in power to relatives and friends, especially in appointing them to good positions
diminution
a lessening, decreasing, or reduction of something, or the result of such a reduction
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