Set 28

hysterical

Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion.

endemic

An endemic plant or animal.

disdain

Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration.

quash

Reject or void, especially by legal procedure.

august

Respected and impressive.

quibble

A slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.

recant

Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.

inchoate

Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.

abeyance

A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

redoubtable

(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

coy

(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.

disperse

Distribute or spread over a wide area.

shrill

Make a shrill noise.

impudent

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

burnish

Polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.

wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

quandary

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

enmity

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

substantiate

Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.

agitate

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

abstract

Consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.

retiring

Shy and fond of being on one's own.

quarantine

Place (a person or animal) in quarantine in order to prevent the spread of an infectious disease.

distend

Swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside.

ravage

Cause severe and extensive damage to.

sophistry

The use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

penchant

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

gauche

Lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.

deprecate

Express disapproval of.

affront

Offend the modesty or values of.