These
Endorse
declare one's public approval or support of
Cropped
cut very short
Distinguished
successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
Bounding
walk or run with leaping strides
Anxious
experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event
Guttural
sound produced in the throat; harsh-sounding
Ascend
go up or climb
Detach
to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage
Mauled
(of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
Indelibly
in a way that cannot be removed or forgotten
Contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
Tolerance
the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
Sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
Envy
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
Specimen
Insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Loathe
feel intense dislike or disgust for
Clientele
a person or organization using the services of a professional person or company
Chronic
It means “of long duration” or “frequently
recurring.”
Archaic
From the Greek word meaning “ancient,” this adjective
describes something that belongs to a much earlier period of time, often a
classical period of civilization. It is similar to “antiquated” in that it usually
describes something that is no longer in use, but it suggests something
even older. Something antiquated is “old-fashioned”; something that is
archaic is “ out of use altogether.” It is commonly used to describe language
that is no longer used.
Bicker
Here’s a verb for what people who have spats do—they
quarrel, usually over petty matters. Although people who bicker usually
hurl words not spears, the word comes from the Middle English word that
means “to attack.”
Nemesis
In Greek mythology, the goddess of vengeance and
retribution was Nemesis. The noun means “an opponent that cannot be
beaten or overcome” or “a source of harm or ruin.”
Amorous
From the Old French word amoureus, which means
“loving,” this adjective describes a particular kind of passion—love or sexual
attraction.
Tenacious
The tenacious person holds on, whether it be to
an object, a goal, or a point of view. And, yes, the Latin root word means
“to hold.”
Fastidious
This adjective pushes meticulous (#4) and
punctilious (#5) a little more toward the extreme. It can still be used in a
positive context but often moves over into meaning “overly exacting” or
“unnecessarily squeamish.”