Set 5

aloof

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

clangor

A continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

debunk

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

diminutive

A diminutive word or suffix.

discernible

Able to be discerned; perceptible.

enigmatic

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

estranged

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

extravagant

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

fanciful

(of a person or their thoughts and ideas) overimaginative and unrealistic.

frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value.

heterogeneous

Diverse in character or content.

imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

impertinent

Not showing proper respect; rude.

invasive

(especially of plants or a disease) tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully.

irresolute

Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

laudable

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

lax

Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

marginalize

Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

panache

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner.

plodding

Slow-moving and unexciting.

prosaic

Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.

remedial

Giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

restive

(of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.

sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

stigmatize

Describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

undermine

Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)

utterly

Completely and without qualification; absolutely.

weary

Cause to become tired.

zealous

Having or showing zeal.