vociferous
/voʊˈsɪfərəs/
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
Example
A vociferous minority opposed the changes at every public meeting.
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vociferous
Word/voʊˈsɪfərəs/
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
A vociferous minority opposed the changes at every public meeting.
abrogate
Word/ˈæbrəˌɡeɪt/
To formally end or cancel a law, agreement or custom.
The new administration promised to abrogate the controversial treaty.
acerbic
Word/əˈsɝːbɪk/
Sharp, direct and often critical in tone.
Her acerbic review angered the author but amused many readers.
alacrity
Word/əˈlækrəti/
Brisk and cheerful readiness to do something.
He accepted the difficult assignment with surprising alacrity.
apocryphal
Word/əˈpɑːkrəfəl/
Widely repeated but probably not true or of doubtful authenticity.
The story about the scientist's sudden discovery is probably apocryphal.
approbation
Word/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
Official or public approval or praise.
The reforms received the approbation of several independent organizations.
capitulate
Word/kəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/
To stop resisting and accept an opponent's demands.
After weeks of pressure, the company finally capitulated to the union's main demand.
disabuse
Word/ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/
To persuade someone that a belief or idea is mistaken.
The data should disabuse investors of the idea that growth will be effortless.
equivocate
Word/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
To use deliberately ambiguous language to avoid committing to a clear answer.
The candidate continued to equivocate when asked about tax increases.
exigent
Word/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/
Urgent and requiring immediate attention or action.
The hospital redirected staff to meet the exigent needs of the emergency department.