a. able to dissolve or eat away by chemical action.

b.  sharp and biting

Syn:  corrosive, acerbity, trenchant, sarcasm

Ant:  bland, saccharine

a.(noun) an official who examines works of literature, films, etc. for things considered immoral, offensive, or dangerous and is empowered to remove material.

b. (verb) To examine for and remove objectionable material.

Syn:  expurgate, bowdlerize

a. (noun) open and strong criticism or disapproval.

b. (verb) to criticize severely; to disapprove strongly.

Syn:  rebuke, reprimand,

Ant:  laud, extol, approbation, commend

a. (noun) irritation, embarrassment, or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration.

b. (verb) to cause such a feeling.

Syn:  vexation, annoyance, abash

Ant:  jubilation, elation, delight

Anyone who claims to have skills or knowledge that he or she doesn’t possess.

Syn:  quack, imposter, mountebank

Continuing over a long period of time or recurring often.

Syn:  habitual, lasting, inveterate

Ant:  transient, sporadic, ephemeral

Indirect or roundabout; long-winded.

Syn:  meandering, rambling, oblique, periphrastic

Ant:  unswerving, straightforward

Cautious or prudent, especially in regard to the consequences of actions or statements; tactful

Syn:  vigilant, wary, diplomatic

Ant:  foolhardy, reckless, imprudent

To get around or avoid, especially by trickery or deception.

Syn:  evade, dodge

Ant:  obey, observe

Concealed from view so as to hide one’s purpose.

Syn:  covert, furtive

Ant:  obvious, overt, manifest