List 5

Abrasive

Abrasive

harsh or rough, physically or personality-wise

Adamant

can not be persuaded, won’t change their mind

Denounce

forcefully condemn something as wrong or evil.

Debut

appear for the first time

Decoy

fake of something, designed to lure or trap.

Insatiable

can’t get enough, always wanting more.

Coddle

to treat in an overprotective way, to baby.

Optimize

to make it the best you can

Proponent

to be strongly in favor of something, support something.

Indigenous

native or original to an area.

Frugality

to use only what you need to.

Dubious

doubtful or uncertain about something.

Ignominy

to be known in a disgraceful or dishonorable way.

Haughtiness

a sense of superiority.

Disparage

to insult or make fun of something.

Emulate

to copy someone or something in a respectful way.

Impertinent

rude or disrespectful.

Myriad

a large number or a variety of something.

Feasible

how possible it is to do something easily

Minutiae

the small details

Pugnacious

Quick to anger or fight; aggressive or combative

Pundit

An expert in something who often gives their opinions

Quagmire

A real mix up or a difficult situation to get out of

Recuperate

Recover your strength or health

Sedition

To say or do things to rebel against the government or state

Sporadic

Happens irregularly, hard to predict

Tawdry

Cheaply made and low quality

Trinket

Small items of little value

Vertigo

A dizzy sensation or a loss of balance

Wreak

To cause a lot of damage or harm