Cogent-Disparage

• Def (adj.): (of an argument or case) intellectually convincing 

  • “He prepared a ___ argument for the debate.”

  Cogent
• Def (adj.): lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation; existing but not yet developed or manifested; a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop.

  • “Michael has a ___ musical talent that he has yet to unveil.

  Latent
• Def (adj.):  intelligent; showing good judgment; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd; wise

  • “Mr. Danish is a wise, ___ professor who taught us many lessons.”

  Sagacious
• Def (n.):  bitterness; ill feeling; anger and bitterness: harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings

  • “Their relationship ended in a feud full of ___.”

  Acrimony
• Def (adj.):  attractive on the surface but having in reality no value or substance; apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity; flashy

  • “The shop was packed with ___ items intended to foul shoppers into buying them.”  

  Meretricious
• Def (adj.): satisfactory, acceptable, or in excellent order. 

  • “I was worried about my family, but my sister reassured me that everything was ___.”

  Copacetic
• Def (n.):  the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want; rejection, refusal

  • “I have an ___ of overly-processed foods.”

  Abnegation
• Def (n.): self-denial.

  • “Jamie is obstinate: her ___ of the misdoings of her family annoyed me.”

  Abnegation
• Def (adj.): enthusiastic, lively;  filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

  • “The audience was ___ when Taylor Swift appeared.”

  Exuberant
• Def (n.):  a foolish or silly person 

  • “I was sick of the ___ in my class.”

  Nincompoop
• Def (adj.):  confused, bewildered, perplexed

  • “His response left me ___: I could not speak.”

  Flummoxed
• Def (adj.): generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person 

  • “Despite her winning streak, she was ___ towards her rivals.”

  Magnanimous
• Def (adj.):  brave in the face of danger; courageous; fearless 

  • “My stomach was fluttering, my hands sweating, but I still managed to be ___.”

  Intrepid
• Def (adj.): avoiding company of other people; solitary 

  • “Edna preferred to live a ___ life, away from other peoples’ problems.”

  Reclusive
• Def (adj.):  excessively showy; characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice;  attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation.

  • “She was ___–always taking the slightest opportunities to display her accolades.”

  Ostentatious
• Def (adj.): hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed; superficial 

  • “I gave my notes a ___ look before taking the test.”

  Cursory
• Def (adj.): appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

  • “She only cares about the ___ qualities of Kimmy.”

  Superficial
• Def (adj.): noisy and difficult to control.

  • “The ___ party woke up the whole neighborhood.”

  Obstreperous
• Def (adj.): promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters; disregarding social norms particularly to sexual behavior 

  • “I was disgusted by the ___ attitude he displayed.”

  Licentious
• Def (adj.):  rude; unfriendly; bad-tempered 

  • “He made a ___ face when his mom told him to do the homework.”

  Surly
• Def (v.):  to criticize or speak ill of; regard or represent as being of little worth.

  • “The wealthy kids ___ the poor kids.”

  Disparage