16 vocab Flashcards
aura
a distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression.
aura
a distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression.
banal
lacking freshness
bemuse
to confuse or bewilder
cognizant
fully aware; taking notice
conundrum
a riddle whose answer is a play on words
evanescent
short-lived; staying temporarily
factotum
a helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities.
grandoise
impressive because of large size or scope
induce
to influence or persuade
intransigent
refusing to compromise or change ones position on an issue.
laudatory
full of praise
panache
dash or flamboyance in style or action.
picayune
petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters.
predilection
an inclination; preference.
promontory
a high point of land that just into water.
banal
lacking freshness
bemuse
to confuse or bewilder
cognizant
fully aware; taking notice
conundrum
a riddle whose answer is a play on words
evanescent
short-lived; staying temporarily
factotum
a helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities.
grandoise
impressive because of large size or scope
induce
to influence or persuade
