Countermand means to revoke something (such as an order) issued by someone else.
For example, “Keith felt he had a moral obligation to countermand the CEO’s directive to inflate the company’s worth during the next stockholders meeting.”
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Countermand means to revoke something (such as an order) issued by someone else.
For example, “Keith felt he had a moral obligation to countermand the CEO’s directive to inflate the company’s worth during the next stockholders meeting.”
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Tenacious means clinging; adhering closely; persistent.
For example, “Once Keith decided on a course of action, he could be very tenacious in seeing it through to the end.”
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Incipient means beginning to happen or develop; in an initial stage.
For example, “Keith felt he had to immediately quash the interns’ incipient revolt against working without pay on weekends.”
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Asperity means harsh behavior or speech; rough manner or temper.
For example, “Keith’s asperity during meetings with the CFO was just one reason why he was not promoted.”
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Protean means able to do many different things; versatile.
For example, “Keith was a remarkably protean manager, which is why he was promoted so often.”
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Largesse means generosity.
For example, “Keith benefited from the largesse of his grandparents when he received a sizable inheritance.”