| Question |
Answer |
| aesthetic |
appealing to the sense of beauty |
| eclectic |
choosing from a variety of sources |
| enigma |
a puzzle |
| anomalous |
deviating from a general rule; out of place; incongruous |
| caustic biting |
stinging; cutting; scathing |
| paradox |
a seemingly contradictory statement that nonetheless expresses the truth |
| reprimand |
to scold sharply |
| alleviate |
to relieve; to lessen |
| tirade |
sharp criticism; bitter speech |
| insightful |
very perceptive; astute; penetrating |
| laud |
to praise |
| brusque |
blunt in manner or speech |
| vitriolic |
biting |
| castigate |
to scold sharply |
| assuage |
to relieve; to lessen |
| mollify |
to relieve; to lessen |
| mitigate |
to relieve; to lessen |
| diatribe |
sharp criticism; bitter speech |
| perspicacious |
very perceptive; astute; penetrating |
| discerning |
very perceptive; astute; penetrating |
| acclaim |
to praise |
| extol |
to praise |
| curt |
blunt in manner or speech |