U21 - U27

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dogmatic (adj)

Expressing strong opinions as if they were facts, often unwilling to consider other views.

didactic (adj)

Designed to teach, especially in a way that is too determined or moralizing.

condescending (adj)

Showing that you think you are more important or intelligent than others.

autodidact (n)

A person who teaches themselves rather than being taught by others.

retract (v)

To take back a statement, promise, or offer.

assertive (adj)

Confident and direct in claiming your rights or opinions.

repudiate (v)

To refuse to accept, support, or be associated with something.

adamant (adj)

Refusing to change your mind; firm and determined.

doctrinaire (adj)

Believing strongly in a theory and unwilling to accept different ideas.

voracious (adj)

Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having an eager approach to an activity.

ascetic (adj)

Living a simple, strict life without pleasures, often for religious reasons.

abstemious (adj)

Not allowing yourself much food, drink, or enjoyment.

insatiable (adj)

Always wanting more; impossible to satisfy.

sate (v)

To satisfy hunger or desire completely.

gourmand (n)

A person who enjoys eating large amounts of food.

ravenous (adj)

Extremely hungry.

hoodwink (v)

To trick or deceive someone.

charlatan (n)

A person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they do not have.

babble (v)

To talk quickly and in a confused or silly way.

steadfast (adj)

Firm and not changing in your beliefs or loyalty.

bilk (v)

To cheat or trick someone, especially out of money.

ruse (n)

A clever trick used to deceive someone.

bamboozle (v)

To trick or confuse someone.

stalwart (adj)

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.

fidelity (n)

Loyalty or faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.

laud (v)

To praise highly.

acclaim (v)

To publicly praise or approve.

lionise (v)

To treat someone as famous or important.

deprecate (v)

To express disapproval of something.

depreciate (v)

To lose value over time.

derisory (adj)

So small or inadequate that it seems silly; showing ridicule or scorn.

hail (v)

To publicly praise or welcome something or someone.

approbative (adj)

Expressing approval or praise.

reproach (v)

To criticize someone for not being successful or for doing something wrong.

slight (v)

To insult by treating someone without proper respect or attention.

pejorative (adj)

Showing disapproval or suggesting something is not good or important.

kudos (n)

Praise and admiration for an achievement.

venerate (v)

To honor or respect deeply.

belittle (v)

To make someone or something seem less important.

commend (v)

To formally praise someone or something.

revere (v)

To respect and admire deeply.

phlegmatic (adj)

Calm and not easily excited or upset.

phlegm (n)

Calmness and self-control in a difficult situation.

sluggish (adj)

Moving or working more slowly than usual; lacking energy.

indolence (n)

Avoidance of activity or work; laziness.

vivacious (adj)

Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.

alacrity (n)

Quick and cheerful readiness to do something.

torpid (adj)

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish.

ebullient (adj)

Full of energy and excitement.

exuberant (adj)

Very energetic, excited, and full of life.

industrious (adj)

Hardworking and diligent.

lackadaisical (adj)

Without enthusiasm or effort; careless.

feckless (adj)

Weak in character and ineffective; irresponsible.

bustle (v)

To move quickly and in a busy way.

dispatch (n)

The act of sending someone or something quickly to a place.

with dispatch

With speed and efficiency; quickly and effectively.

celerity (n)

Swiftness or speed in movement or action.

assiduous (adj)

Showing great care and effort in what you do.

painstaking (adj)

Needing a lot of care, effort, and attention to detail.