Bits English Flashcards
Contempt
Feeling that somebody doesn’t deserve any respect.
Euphemistically
Using a phrase that is not offensive
Sumptuous
Splendid and expensive
Inquitious
Characterized by injustice or wickedness
Corpulent
Someone who is very fat
Nefarious
Morally bad in principles or practice
Asinine
Stupid or foolish
Astute
Ability to assess people and situations accurately and use this to one’s advantage.
Discerning
Good judgement
Tryst
Meeting between 2 people at an agreed time and place
Severance
Act of ending connection or detachment
Emaciated
Very weak and thin
Fricassee
Dish of stewed or fried meat pieces
Nettle
Anger (verb)
Annul
Invalid
Disparate
Contrasting
Stew
Cooking meat or vegetables in a liquid
Retribution
Punishment or compensation
Trifle
Totally unimportant
Slur
Insult
Ordinance
Rule made by government
Gordian knot
Extremely difficult problem
Egalitarianism
Social equality
Flotilla
Formation of small warships that may be part of a larger fleet