equivocate
(verb) to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent
eulogy
(noun) a speech honoring the dead
euphemism
(noun) a mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term
exculpate
(verb) exonerate; to clear of blame
extemporaneous
(adjective) improvised; done without preparation
fawn
(verb) to flatter or praise excessively
glib
(adjective) marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial
goad
(verb) to prod or drive forward; to urge on; incite
implicit
(adjective) implied but not directly stated; tacit
impose
(verb) to compel or require; to push ones views or authority upon others
inquisitive
(adjective) questioning; curious
laconic
(adjective) using few words; terse
laud
(verb) to state as a fact; to confirm or support
loquacious
(adjective) extremely talkative
lucid
(adjective) clear; easily understood
mollify
(verb) to calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional intensity
parody
(noun) a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, esp. in literature and art
pertinent
(adjective) relevant; germane
platitude
(noun) a superficial! remark, esp. one offered as meaningful
propitiate
(verb) to appease; to conciliate
rescind
(verb) to invalidate; to repeal to retract
rhetoric
(noun) the art or study of effective use of language for communication and persuasion
sanction
(noun) authoritative permission or approval; a penalty intended to enforce compliance
shrill
(adjective) loud and high-pitched; screeching
