#001-100 Unfamiliar Flashcards
1
Q
acclaim
A
praise
I earned acclaim from the audience for my wonderful performance.
2
Q
affable (related: affability)
A
friendly
Andy is an affable teacher. He is always friendly to us.
3
Q
affected
A
- influenced by something
2. artificial, trying to impress
4
Q
amenable
A
- cooperative, easily persuaded
- receptive, responsible
Dan is amenable to his wife. He listens to her on everything.
5
Q
assuage
A
- relieve, soothe
2. satisfy
6
Q
atrophy
A
waste away
7
Q
auspicious
A
favorable
8
Q
banal
A
not original, common, boring
9
Q
benevolent
A
generous
10
Q
cajole
A
persuade
11
Q
callous
A
cruelly insensitive
12
Q
comply
A
go alone with rules
13
Q
congenial
A
pleasant
14
Q
conscientious
A
careful, hardworking
15
Q
constraint
A
restriction, limitation
