| affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |