1. believing that people act only out of selfish motives • against orthodox opinion • concise; to the point • difficult to understand; partially hidden • a break; intermission • sharp; pungent (used of smells and tastes) • spear; spike; javelin • a letter (form of communication) • deeply moving; strongly; affecting the emotions • ill-mannered Vocabulary Quiz #11 • Acrid • Boorish • Cynical • Epistle • Heresy • Lance • Obscure • Poignant • Respite • Terse