| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| fervor |
strength, heatedness, or intensity of feeling; impassioned enthusiasm. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |