trenchant
/ˈtrɛntʃənt/
Expressed clearly, forcefully and effectively.
Example
Her trenchant critique exposed several contradictions in the policy.
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/ˈtrɛntʃənt/
Expressed clearly, forcefully and effectively.
Example
Her trenchant critique exposed several contradictions in the policy.
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/ˈtrɛntʃənt/
Expressed clearly, forcefully and effectively.
Her trenchant critique exposed several contradictions in the policy.
/əˈsɝːbɪk/
Sharp, direct and often critical in tone.
Her acerbic review angered the author but amused many readers.
/ɪkˈstoʊl/
To praise someone or something very highly.
Critics extolled the film for its restrained performances.
/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
Official or public approval or praise.
The reforms received the approbation of several independent organizations.
/ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt/
Unwilling to change one's views or agree to a compromise.
Both sides remained intransigent, and the talks eventually collapsed.
/ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/
Showing aggression and a willingness to fight or argue.
The minister's bellicose rhetoric increased tensions between the two countries.
/ˈɑːbfəˌskeɪt/
To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
The use of technical jargon seemed designed to obfuscate the real issue.
/ˌsɝːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
Done secretly, especially because it would not be approved of.
The journalist obtained a surreptitious recording of the private meeting.
/ˈɛnərˌveɪt/
To weaken someone physically or mentally.
The oppressive heat began to enervate even the most experienced hikers.
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/
Urgent and requiring immediate attention or action.
The hospital redirected staff to meet the exigent needs of the emergency department.