Set 35

aplomb

Self-confidence; poise; composure.

apposite

That which is apposite; something suitable.

beholden

Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged.

belittle

To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

cluster

A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

coherent

Unified; sticking together; making up a whole.

contemplate

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

crafty

Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous.

dismantle

To divest, strip of dress or covering.

elaborate

To develop in detail or complexity

exegesis

An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.

forgo

To let pass, to leave alone, to let go.

impenetrable

Not penetrable.

impervious

Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.

inalienable

Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.

inept

Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

martinet

A strict disciplinarian.

narcissism

Excessive love of oneself.

objurgation

passable

That may be passed or traversed.

penetrating

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

picturesque

Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

reflect

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

resourceful

Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

retrench

To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.

self-indulgent

Exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence.

speculate

To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.

staid

Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.

suppress

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

vestigial

A small, degenerate, or imperfectly developed part or organ which has been more fully developed in some past generation.