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amenable

Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled

barrage

bombardment over a wide area, artillery

candor

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

conflagration

an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property

deleterious

causing harm or damage

elucidate

make (something) clear; explain.

exemplary

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

gesticulate

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.

impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through or unable to be affected by

insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest

lucid

expressed clearly; easy to understand

magnanimous

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

misgiving

a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

reprehensible

Deserving censure or condemnation

umbrage

Offense or annoyance

uncouth

(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

unilateral

(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

vindicate

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.