| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| pernicious |
having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| stupor |
a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |