| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| interrelate |
to place in or come into a shared, mutual, or reciprocal relationship. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |