berate
A scolding harangue or rebuke.
condescending
In a way that is patronizing, pompous, haughty or contemptuous.
corroborate
To verify with existing data.
apropos
Concerning or regarding the current topic.
ire
Invoked anger; a feeling of rising fury.
prognosis
Forecasted condition of someone recovering from an illness.
ubiquitous
Existing everywhere at the same time.
doppelganger
A double; a twin; a conjured mirror image.
cajole
To persuade through flattery or other slightly devious means.
paradigm
A standard model; an original prototype.
contingency
An eventuality; something that is possible or even likely.
cumbersome
Unwieldy; difficult or awkward to move; bulky.
pilfer
To steal.
admonish
To caution against something; to verbally punish.
faux
False or phony; an imitation; a forgery.
grandiose
Lavish and impressive; ostentatious.
predicated
Based on; established by.
connive
To scheme; to conspire with others.
precarious
On the verge of falling; risky and unstable.
precipice
A steep overhang from a tall height.
