Set 10

acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

antithesis

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

ascribe

Attribute something to (a cause)

befuddled

Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.

eschew

Deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

evasive

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

exculpate

Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.

expedite

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

feign

Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)

furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

hamper

A large basket with a lid used for laundry.

indispensable

Absolutely necessary.

lament

Mourn (a person's loss or death)

myopic

Nearsighted.

nonchalant

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

partial

A component of a musical sound; an overtone or harmonic.

pensive

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

portend

Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

provincial

An inhabitant of a province of a country or empire.

rudimentary

Involving or limited to basic principles.

salutary

(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

sever

Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.

slight

Insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.

somnolent

Sleepy; drowsy.

stoic

A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

supersede

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

tout

Attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.

wane

(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.