| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |