Sharp, biting or acid in temper, expression or tone

An excessive desire of gain; greediness

Understood by only a few

Characterized by or consisting of two parts or components

The choice and use of words in speech or writing

Conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson

Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned

a natural inclination; predisposition

disparaging, belittling

Patience; good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence