| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| intuition |
the power to know or understand something without thinking it through in a logical way. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |