| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| loquacity |
the quality or an instance of talking a great deal or excessively; talkativeness. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |