adj. Without attemjpt to hide; offensively loud; obvious.

Some smokers display blantant defiance of no-smoking signs by lighting up within sight of them.

adj. Grandiloquent and pompous in words; high sounding; inflated. 

The union officials bombastic speech on the benefits of membership impressed few workers. 

adj. GIven to argument; causing or involving argument or controversy.

When couples go through the process of divorce, their relationship becomes so contentious that they are often advised to avoid communicated directly.

adk. Characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or skeptical of the motives of others.

Johanna was upset by her boyfriend's cunical statement that she was only dating him for money. 

adj. Without or nearly without hope; dejected.

A person with bipolar disorder alternately displays either highly excited or deeply despondent behavior. 

adj. Intended for instruction; inclined to teach or lecture too much.

Webster thought his corrections were helpful, but hsi co workers avoided him because of hsi didactic manner. 

adjh. Serious intentioon; showing depth if sincerity

Ming spent hours studying for his exam to demonstrate how earnest he was improving his grades.

adj. Boiling; bubblingl overflowing with enthusiasm.

Earlene's ebullient response to an invitation to the party was evident in the way she started dancing around the room.

adj. Not meant seriously; humerousl tongue in cheek.

Monica joked that she'd join us to see the horror film, but she was just being facetious, she hated scary movies. 

adj. Fair, unprejudiced, showing lack of favoritism. 

Although its hard to be completelyimpartial as to critic, one should try to put aside obvious bias.

adj. Indicating disbelief; skeptical.

Many of us were incredulous when former Governor McGreevy announced his intention to become a priest.

adj. Expressing strong feeling about something considered offensive, unjust or offensive.

Simone left the arbitration with an indignant expression on her face, signaling that she wasn't awarded the money she thought she deserved. 

adj. Contrary to what was expected; containing irony. 

It's ironic that some things mentioned in Alinas Morissette's"Isn't Ironic" are actually not ironic.

adj. Moving the emotions; touching.

Andrea's poignant speech inspired the alumni to empty their pockets for the school.

adj. Firm; unwavering; unshakeable.

Jacob desperately wanted sleep, but he stayed resolute and studied for the chemistry final until dawn.

adj. Appealing to the sentiment; swayed by emotion; not reason.

She loved him not for his money and good looks, but for sentimental reasons that were hard to explain.

adj. Calm, tranquill, clear; undisturbed andunruffled

Meditation has been touted as a way to enjoy a serene state of mind on a daily basis.

adj. Loud, harsh or thrill; vociferous; discordant

Officer Bill Fleming has become strident voice for reform in the health care industry, championing greater supervision and extensive criminal background checks for workers.

adj. Pensive, melachony, longing.

The dieter took a listful look into the bakery window as she jogged past.