acerbic
bitterly sarcastic
mortified
Deeply shamed to the point of causing damage to one’s self-esteem
inconspicuous
an action seeking to remain discreet and not draw attention
toilet
a mostly outdated term for the act of preparing oneself to appear in public
censure
to rebuke or reprimand
concentric
having a design in which layers all form around a commonly shared center
tightfisted
frugal with money to the point of being cheaper or miserly
disapprobation
an expression of disapproval and disappointment
xenophilia
a fetishistic attraction to people of a foreign country or culture
solicitude
an expression of kindness and consideration
photosensitive
having an unusually susceptible reaction to light
parley
a meeting called for the purpose of negotiation
concomitant
happening simultaneously or in parallel together
Anglophone
An unnecessarily fancy way of describing someone who speaks English
irrevocable
Indicating the impossibility of being reversed or repealed
vertiginous
capable of inducing a feeling of dizziness or an unusually giddy emotional state
dais
A raised platform used for public speaking like a lectern or a pulpit
assuage
to appease or mollify another party in a disagreement
laudatory
a public demonstration of praise; kudos or accolades
platitude
a statement considered cliché or lacking in substantive meaning
