#5, 6, and 7 Flashcards
condone
to forgive or overlook an offense
nuance
a slight or subtle degree of difference
connoisseur
an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine
enigma
a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
apathy
lack of interest; state of not caring
officious
excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help
credence
belief or trust
jaunty
having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp
dilettante
one who merely dabbles in an art or a science
cult
an organized group of people with an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles
rancor
extreme hatred or ill will
inexorable
unrelenting; unavoidable
extol
to praise highly
clement
merciful; lenient
cliché
a worn-out idea or overused expression
adamant
unyielding; firm in opinion
diffident
lacking in self-confidence; shy
opus
a creative work, especially a numbered composition
ostensible
professed but not necessarily true
disparity
inequality; difference
cynical
doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
ambivalent
having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide
demagogue
a leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions to obtain power
demure
quiet and modest; reserved
