| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| intolerable |
too difficult or unpleasant to be near or to bear. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |