03/01/13 Flashcards
expedite
to speed up the process
The students helped expedited the preparation for the dance.
extemporaneous
done w/o much preparation
Not expecting to receive the award he made an extemporaneous speech.
extol
to praise highly
The teacher extolled the student on her exemplary work.
extradition
the surrender of a fugitive from one government to the other
The Parisian thief was extradited from america back to france.
facetious
not meant to be taken seriously
although my comment was facetious they were taken literally
fastidious
hard to please
The fastidious critic disliked all the food
fatuous
idiotic
The fatuous dream of becoming a princess ended at 10 yrs old.
feint
a pretense or decepted movement
The boxer feinted with his right hand but hot with his left.
fervent
ardent
The actor had many fervent admires
fete
festival
The ball was the greatest fete of the season