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Redolent

-Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something ; fragrant or smelling of .

Conundrum

A confusing or difficult problem or question

Conundrum

A confusing or difficult problem or question .

Aberration

A departure from what is normal , usual , or expected

Anomaly

A deviation from what is standard , normal , or expected

Diatribe

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Cacophony

A harsh , discordant mixture of sounds .

Harangue

A lengthy and aggressive speech

Harbinger

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

Enigma

A person or thing that is mysterious , puzzling , or difficult to understand

Sycophant

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage

Iconoclast

A person who attacks or criticizes traditional or popular beliefs , practices , or institutions

Antipathy

A strong feeling of dislike or aversion

Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction

Debacle

A sudden and ignominious failure ; a fiasco .

Copious

Abundant in supply or quantity

Impetuous

Acting or done quickly without thought or care ; impulsive

Officious

Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way , especially with regard to petty or trivial matters .

Cogent

Convincing or persuasive through well - reasoned argument

Perfidious

Deceitful and untrustworthy

Laudable

Deserving praise and commendation ; praiseworthy

Aberrant

Deviating from the usual or normal course

Alacrity

Eager and enthusiastic willingness

Disparate

Essentially different in kind ; not allowing comparison

Malign

Evil in nature , influence , or effect ; malevolent

Garrulous

Excessively talkative especially on trivial matters

Pejorative

Expressing contempt or disapproval

Articulate

Expressing oneself clearly and effectively

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Odious

Extremely unpleasant ; repulsive .

Nefarious

Extremely wicked , villainous or iniquitous

Mellifluous

Flowing sweetly or smoothly ; pleasant to the ear

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Credulous

Gullible , too willing to believe in things without evidence

Deleterious

Harmful or damaging

Inimical

Harmful or unfriendly ; hostile

Inveterate

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

Viscous

Having a thick , sticky consistency between solid and liquid

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something

Fervent

Having or displaying a passionate intensity

Salubrious

Health - giving ; healthy

Bombastic

High - sounding but with little meaning ; inflated

Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent ; relentless

Quiescent

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

Bellicose

Inclined to or exhibiting a readiness to fight or go to war

Esoteric

Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge

Didactic

Intended to instruct or teach , often with a moral lesson

Desultory

Lacking a plan , purpose , or enthusiasm

Languid

Lacking in vigor or vitality ; slow and relaxed .

Mundane

Lacking interest or excitement ; dull ; ordinary

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time ; transient

Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably especially for the worse .

Torpid

Mentally or physically inactive ; lethargic

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily ; reserved

Mendacious

Not telling the truth ; lying

Apocryphal

Of doubtful authenticity , often referring to a story or statement

Egregious

Outstandingly bad ; shocking

Ebullient

Overflowing with enthusiasm , excitement , or energy

Ubiquitous

Present , appearing , or found everywhere

Prolific

Producing many works , results , etc.

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech ; saying little .

Aplomb

Self - confidence or assurance , especially when in a demanding situation

Mawkish

Sentimental in an exaggerated or sickly way

Assiduous

Showing great care , attention , and effort in one's work

Timorous

Showing or suffering from nervousness , fear , or a lack of confidence

Fatuous

Silly and pointless ; foolish

Anachronism

Something that is out of its proper chronological time

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action .

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action .

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions

Cacophony Catharsis

The process of releasing , and thereby providing relief from , strong or repressed emotions

Exonerate

To absolve from blame or wrongdoing

Vacillate

To be uncertain about a decision ; waver .

Denigrate

To criticize unfairly or disparage the reputation of .

Exacerbate

To make a problem , situation , or feeling worse

Ameliorate

To make a situation or condition better .

Placate

To make someone less angry or hostile

Extol

To praise highly ; laud .

Repudiate

To refuse to accept or be associated with ; to reject as untrue or unjust

Abjure

To renounce or reject solemnly

Abrogate

To repeal or abolish a law , custom , or agreement

Castigate

To reprimand severely or punish .

Truncate

To shorten something by cutting off the top or end .

Vituperate

To speak or write abusively ; to criticize harshly

Usurp

To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force .

Enervate

To weaken or deprive of strength or energy

Ineffable

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

Veracious

Truthful ; honest .

Gratuitous

Uncalled for ; lacking good reason ; unwarranted

Intransigent

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something

Parsimonious

Unwilling to spend money or use resources ; stingy .

Verbose

Using more words than needed ; wordy .

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Archaic

Very old or old - fashioned

Voracious

Wanting or devouring great quantities of food ; having a very eager approach to an activity .

Deride

unfairly To mock , ridicule , or make fun of someone or something


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