Set 17 - GregMat

acclaim

praise enthusiastically and publicly.

ascertain

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

assertive

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

bogus

not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted).

cataclysmic

(of a natural event) large-scale and violent.

circumscribe

restrict (something) within limits.

complementary

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

disingenuous

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

divulge

make known (private or sensitive information).

dogmatic

inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true./opinionated

fallacious

based on a mistaken belief.

foolhardy

recklessly bold or rash.

hinder

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

impair

weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).

impugn

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

incessant

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

inclined

1. be favorably disposed towards or willing to do something.
2. have a tendency to do something.
3. lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal.

inveterate

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

miserly

1. of or characteristic of a miser.
2. (of a quantity) pitiably small or inadequate

patent

1. a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
2. easily recognizable; obvious.

petulant

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

pithy

1. (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.
2. (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith.

pliant

1. easily bent.
2. easily influenced or directed; yielding.

sanctimonious

making a show of being morally superior to other people.

tarnish

1. damage or harm done to something.
2. dullness of color; loss of brightness.

tepid

1. (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm.
2. showing little enthusiasm

upbraid

find fault with (someone); scold.

vexation

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.