to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
what is "speculate"
to block or deliberately make something difficult
what is "obstruct"?
Humble submission and respect
what is "deference"?
To engage in an argument or cast doubt upon
What is "dispute"?
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech
what is "brevity"?
to check or prove the validity or accuracy of something
what is "validate"?
To force a rule or punishment to be accepted or obeyed
What is "impose"?
pleasant, friendly, or agreeable
what is "congenial"
To publicly recommend or support
What is "advocate"?
to suggest or call attention to indirectly; to hint at
what is "allude"?
guilty or worthy of blame
what is "culpable"?
To publicly declare to be wrong or evil
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What is "meticulous"?
to lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of a person or idea
what is "undermine"?
to emphasize or draw attention to
What is "underscore"?
to clear someone of blame or suspicion
what is "vindicate"
to treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect
what is "degrade"?
not conspicuous or attracting attention
what is "unobtrusive"
Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
What is "skeptical"?
Implied but not plainly expressed
what is "implicit"
(vs. explicit would be stated clearly, in detail)
Dealing with things in a sensible or realistic manner; practical
the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.
What is "repression"?
the appearance of being true or real
What is "verisimilitude"?
To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
What is "concede"?
to place close together for contrasting effect
what is "juxtapose"?