5.1 ig Flashcards
trifle
slightly or somewhat;used to describe something as being small,insignificant ,or of little importance.
gruesome
causing horror or disgust;repellent
facade
deceptive outward appearance or front
putrid
decaying or rotting;producing a disgusting smell
relinquish
to voluntarily cease to keep or claim;to give up
impish
mischievous or playful,often in a slightly annoying way
dastardly
wicked and cruel;characterized by treachery or cowardice
instructable
impossible to understand or interpret;mysterious
wheedle
wheedle to persuade or influence someone through flattery or deceit
prattle
to talk in a foolish or inconsequential way ;meaningless chatter
contempt
feeling of disdain or lack of respect for someone or something
shrewd
having sharp judgement and keen intelligence ;astute
unattainable
impossible to achieve or reach
demeaning
causing someone to lose dignity or respect
supress
to put an end to
something by force or control; to
restrain.
obsequious
Excessively obedient or
eager to please, often in a
servant-like manner.
derisive
Expressing ridicule or mockery
pompous
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; overly grand
regally
In a manner that is fit for royalty; with great dignity
somber
Dark or gloomy in mood, tone, or color
fanatic
A person with extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause
bristled
Stiffened or reacted angrily or defensively
pretense
A false appearance or claim meant to deceive
correspondent
A person who writes reports, typically for a newspaper or news organization
