English Vocabularies list 71-80
- contentious – (adj) causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
- inscrutable – (adj) impossible to understand or interpret
- loquacious – (adj) tending to talk a great deal; talkative
- whimsical – (adj) unusual in a playful or amusing way; not serious
- eulogize – (v) praise highly in speech or writing
- adroit – (adj) clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
- provincial – (adj) outside the capital city; unsophisticated or narrow-minded
- maverick – (n) an unorthodox or independent-minded person
- dilatory – (adj) slow to act
- exploit – (v) use in an unfair or selfish way; make full use of and derive benefit from
- steadfast – (adj) resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
