Definition
Acquiesce
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
"She acquiesced to her manager’s decision despite her reservations."
Enigmatic
Mysterious, difficult to interpret or understand.
"The Mona Lisa’s smile is famously enigmatic."
Magnanimous
Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.
"She was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent."
Sagacious
Wise and having good judgment.
"His sagacious advice helped me avoid a major mistake."
Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
"New evidence helped vindicate the accused man."
Belittle
To make someone or something seem less important.
"He belittled her efforts, even though she had worked hard."
Fortuitous
Happening by chance, often in a beneficial way.
"It was a fortuitous meeting that led to a new job."
Nebulous
Vague or ill-defined.
"His plans were still too nebulous to discuss."
Tenacious
Very determined; not giving up easily.
"Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome every obstacle."
Ruminate
To think deeply about something.
"She sat quietly, ruminating on her choices."
Capricious
Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior.
"His capricious nature makes him hard to predict."
Hapless
Unfortunate and unlucky.
"The hapless tourists got lost in the city."
Ostentatious
Designed to impress or attract notice.
"The mansion was decorated in an ostentatious style."
Vociferous
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
"He was a vociferous critic of the new policy."
Uncanny
Strange or mysterious in an unsettling way.
"He has an uncanny ability to know what people are thinking."
Deft
Skillful and quick in one’s movements.
"She gave a deft performance on the piano."
Inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
"His inept handling of the situation made things worse."
Paragon
A perfect example of a particular quality.
"She is a paragon of patience and kindness."
Wistful
Showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
"She gave a wistful look at the old photographs."
Plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable.
"His excuse sounded plausible but lacked evidence."
Disparage
To regard or represent as being of little worth.
"He never missed a chance to disparage his rivals."
Lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
"Her explanation was concise and lucid."
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly resisting authority or control.
"The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules."
Zealous
Enthusiastically devoted to a cause.
"He is a zealous advocate for environmental protection."
Malaise
A general feeling of discomfort or unease.
"There was a growing sense of malaise in the office."