2-8 Flashcards
arduous
hard to do; strenuous.
articulate
able to put one’s thoughts into words easily and clearly.
composure
calmness.
conciliatory
tending to soothe or reconcile.
antithesis
direct opposite.
commiserate
to sympathize with; to feel sorrow for another’s suffering.
disdain
a feeling of contempt for anything that is regarded as unworthy.
evanescent
gradually disappearing; fleeting.
ingratiate
to make oneself acceptable.
rescind
to cancel; to repeal; to set aside.
serene
tranquil; unclouded.
threadbare
frayed or shabby.
urbane
courteous, suave; polished.
vitriolic
extremely biting or caustic; sharp and bitter.
apocryphal
of doubtful authenticity; counterfeit.
compatible
agreeing.
dismantle
to pull down; to take apart.
exacerbate
to make a situation worse; to irritate.
untenable
that which cannot be maintained or occupied; incapable of being defended or held.
virtuoso
one interested in the pursuit of knowledge.
