| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |