| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| loquacity |
the quality or an instance of talking a great deal or excessively; talkativeness. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| unfeigned |
not pretended or false; genuine; sincere. |