deceitfulness in speech or conduct; speaking or acting in two

different ways concerning the same matter with intent to deceive;

 double-dealing.

indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct;

 licentious; dissipated.

To annoy or provoke to anger

The child discovered that he could antagonize the cat by pulling its tail

able to speak clearly and expressively

she is such an articulate defender of labor that unions are among her strongest supporters

impartial and honest in speech

the observations of a child can be charming since they are candid and unpretentious

someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs

The attitude that men are inherently superior to women and therefore must be obeyed is common among male chauvinists

to provide supporting evidence

fingerprints corroborated the witness's testimony that he saw the defendant in the victim's apartment

jumping from one thing to another; disconnected

diane had a desultory academic record; she had changed majors 12 times in the 3 years

intended to delay

the congressman used dilatory measures to delay the passage of the bill

to perceive; to recognize

it is easy to discern the difference between butter and butter-flavored topping

to deceive; a person who is easily deceived

Bugs Bunny was able to dupe Elmer Fudd by dressing up as a lady rabbit

to count, list, or itemize

Moses returned from the mountain with tablets on which the commandments were enumerated

wandering and unpredictable

The plot seemed predictable until it suddenly took a series of erratic turns that surprised the audience

admirable

Most people consider it estimable that Mother Teresa spent her life helping the poor of India

to clear from blame

the fugitive was exonerated when another criminal confessed to committing the crime

clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression

the owners of the house left a list of explicit instructions detailing their house-sitter's duties, including a schedule for watering the house plants.

Intensely emotional; feverish

the fans of Maria Callas were unusually fervid, doing anything to catch a glimpse of the great opera singer

quick to act without thinking

it is not good of an investment broker to be impetuous, since much though should be given to all the possible options

hostile, unfriendly

even though the children had grown up together, they were inimical to each other at school

to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: 

to instigate the people to revolt.

to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously; 

assume or appropriate to oneself without right: 

to arrogate the right tomake decisions.

to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.:

 The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of

Mahatma Gandhi.

to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless;
express censure of: 

She decried the lack of support for the arts in this country.

to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally: 

He was excoriated for his mistakes.

to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; 
rail (usuallyfol. by against ): 

to inveigh against isolationism.

to expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse: 

The candidate mercilessly pilloried his opponent.