Set 5

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

clangor

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

conventional

1. based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

2. (of a bid) intended to convey a particular meaning according to an agreed convention.

debunk

expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

diminutive

1. extremely or unusually small.

2. (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection,scorn etc.

discernible

able to be discerned; recognizable

enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; arcane; mysterious

estranged

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

extravagant

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

fanciful

1. over-imaginative and unrealistic.

2. highly ornamental or imaginative in design.

frivolous

no serious purpose or value

heterogeneous

diverse in character or content.

imperious

arrogant and domineering.

impertinent

1. not showing proper respect; rude.

2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.

invasive

tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.

irresolute

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

laudable

(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

lax

1. not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

2. (of the limbs or muscles) relaxed.

marginalize

insignificant; peripheral

panache

flamboyant confidence of style or manner.

plodding

slow-moving; unexciting.

prosaic

having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.

remedial

giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

restive

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

sporadic

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

stigmatize

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval; label as disgrace or great disapproval

undermine

1. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

2. erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).

utterly

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

weary

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

zealous

having or showing zeal; intense excitement