To defeat decisively

Drub
(verb)

The powerful young boxer drubbed

the longtime champion.
Synonyms: beat, thrash
Questionable
Dubious (adj)

Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as

he had just seen him playing football.
Synonyms: suspect, doubtful
Deceptive thought, speech, or action

Duplicity (noun)

The life of an undercover detective is filed with

necessary duplicity.
Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty
Overwhelmingly emotional

Ecstatic (adj)

They were ecstatic when their team won the

championship game in the last second.
Synonyms: overjoyed, rapturous
Self-important person

Egotist (noun)

Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who

talked about herself nonstop.
Synonyms: blowhard, braggart
To fill with joy

Elate (verb)

It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the

science fair.
Synonyms: delight, thrill
Fluent, expressive

Eloquent (adj)

Elusive (adj)

Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make

the presentation for the group.
Synonyms: articulate, persuasive
Hard to grasp
The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to
mumble.

Synonyms: evasive, obscure

To decorate
Embellish (verb)

Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons

and tassels.
Synonyms: adorn, garnish
To involve in trouble

Entangle (verb)

Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal

difficulties.
Synonyms: embroil, implicate