Here they are:
Alabaster n., adj.
A whitish, translucent, workable mineral (gypsum or calcite)
The precious ointment was placed in an alabaster jar.
Acrimony n.
Acrimonious adj.
Harshness or bitterness of speech or manner; expression of great dislike or deep resentment
Although he was angry, the teacher refrained from acrimony when he addressed the class.
Mordant adj.
sarcastic; caustic; biting
Her feelings were deeply hurt by his well-intended, but mordant, observations.
Limpid adj.
Clear; transparent
We could easily see the bottom through the limpid water.
Capitulate v.
To surrender on certain terms; to give in; to acquiesce
Because defeat was sure, the general was willing to capitulate.
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