| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |