Set 17

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; fake.

cataclysmic

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event.

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 incontrovertibly true.

fallacious

Based on a mistaken belief.

foolhardy

Recklessly bold or rash.

hinder

Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.

impair

Weaken or damage something (especially a human 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

Leaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; sloping.

inveterate

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

miserly

Of or characteristic of a miser.

patent

Obtain a patent for (an invention)

petulant

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

pithy

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

pliant

Pliable.

sanctimonious

Making a show of being morally superior to other people.

sound

Emit or cause to emit sound.

tarnish

Lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

tepid

(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm.

upbraid

Find fault with (someone); scold.

vexation

The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.