| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |