- assert
state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence
- censorious
severely critical
- exult
rejoice
Usage: Seeing that I had scored the highest in class, I exulted with joy!
- hovel
shack; small wretched house
- libretto
text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
- platitude
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
Usage: A politician's speech would be full of platitudes.
- qualified
limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
- repertoire
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
- respiration
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
- self-righteous
sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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