Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!

to firmly stick to something

The label should adhere securely to the package for clear identification.

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.

to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

The manager castigated the employee for consistently failing to meet deadlines.

to interpret a certain meaning from something

Lawyers often construe legal documents to understand their implications.

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

The scientist worked to debunk the myth that eating chocolate causes acne, conducting rigorous studies to disprove the claim.

to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation

The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation.

to steer away from the main subject and focus on a different topic in speech or writing

I don't want to digress too far from the main point of my argument.

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect.

expose to ridicule or public scorn

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.

to either feel or display dissatisfaction

She repined over the missed opportunity for weeks.

to sway physically from side to side

The needle on the compass began to vacillate wildly as they approached the magnetic anomaly.

the quality of being very challenging to explain or understand

She always had an air of mystery around her, making her an enigma to even her closest friends.

the determination and resourcefulness to engage in a difficult task

a subtle suggestion or hint about something

The politician's speech contained subtle intimations about potential policy changes in the near future.

a sudden overflow of a river

The village was threatened by a spate that swept through the valley.

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

The manager delivered a tirade against the team’s poor performance.

in a way that is similar

She smiled warmly, and he likewise returned the gesture.

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

Her cogent explanation of the scientific theory helped the students grasp the complex concepts with ease.

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

deliberately designed to mislead

The website propagated fallacious information to gain clicks.

having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate

The professor’s comments were germane to the topic of the lecture.

giving a highly exaggerated and flattering representation of a person as if they are perfect

The biography was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the politician.

suggesting something without directly stating it

His implicit approval was evident from the nod of his head.

a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

relating, characteristic of, or suitable for a child

The puerile antics of the toddlers entertained their parents during the playdate.

keeping one's speech short but extremely meaningful

The speaker’s sententious remarks left a deep impression on the audience.

expressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt

Her unequivocal support for the policy was evident in her speech.

a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail

(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

Sulfuric acid is one of the strongest and most vitriolic acids commonly used in laboratories.