Definition
Resent
To feel bitterness or anger about something, often because you think it’s unfair.
She resented being overlooked for the promotion despite her hard work.
Reverberating
Echoing or resounding repeatedly.
Her voice was reverberating through the empty hall.
Scurrilous
Spreading scandalous claims with the intent to damage reputation.
The article was filled with scurrilous lies about the politician.
Exacerbate
To make a problem or situation worse.
The new policies only exacerbated public frustration.
Intransigent
Unwilling to change one's views or agree.
Both parties remained intransigent during negotiations.
Prognosticate
To predict or forecast based on signs.
Experts prognosticated a global recession.
Impresario
A person who organizes public events, especially concerts.
The impresario booked world-class musicians for the festival.
Eschew
To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.
He eschewed all social media for a month.
Obfuscate
To make something unclear or confusing, especially intentionally.
The spokesperson tried to obfuscate the issue with vague language.
Perspicacious
Having a keen understanding and insight.
Her perspicacious analysis impressed the entire team.
Duplicity
Deceitfulness; double-dealing.
She was shocked by the duplicity of her business partner.
Nefarious
Wicked or criminal (typically of an action).
They uncovered a nefarious plot to steal corporate data.
Paradox
A seemingly contradictory statement that may be true.
The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction.
Vicissitude
A change of circumstances, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
They endured the vicissitudes of war with remarkable resilience.
Recondite
Difficult to understand; dealing with obscure knowledge.
The professor's lecture covered recondite philosophical concepts.
Implacable
Unable to be calmed or satisfied.
The victim’s family remained implacable despite the apology.
Obsolescence
The process of becoming outdated or no longer used.
Technological obsolescence is a major challenge for gadget manufacturers.
Egregious
Outstandingly bad or shocking.
It was an egregious error in judgment.
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly uncooperative or resistant to authority.
The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.
Pulchritude
Physical beauty (formal or literary).
The actor was admired not only for his talent but also for his pulchritude.
Paroxysm
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
He went into a paroxysm of rage when he saw the damage.
Histrionics
Exaggerated emotional behavior meant to attract attention.
Tired of her histrionics, he left the room.
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
The pernicious influence of fake news is undeniable.
Pusillanimous
Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.
His pusillanimous response disappointed his supporters.
Sesquipedalian
Using long or complex words; characterized by long words.
His sesquipedalian speech confused most of the audience.