| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| grandiloquent |
speaking or expressed in a pretentious, pompous, or excessively ornate fashion. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| sacrosanct |
so important or revered as to be beyond any alteration or criticism. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |