| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |