Bright Young Women Glossary

By Ankit Gurjar · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed November 05, 2025

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Written by Ankit Gurjar

Excoriate

to criticize severely

Intransigent

refusing to compromise or change one’s view

Disputatious

inclined to argue or debate

Insouciant

showing a casual lack of concern

Perfidious

deceitful and untrustworthy

Bellicose

demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a subtle way

Recalcitrant

stubbornly resisting authority or control

Perspicacious

having keen understanding and insight

Sagacious

wise or shrewd in judgment

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