Blue words 7 Flashcards
ascertain
find something out for certain
contend
struggle to surmount
motley
incongrously varied
callous
having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
languid
weak from physical fatigue
purport
appear to be
contemptible
deserving contempt/despicable
gratuitous
given free of charge
derision
contemptuous ridicule
belie
disguise/contradict
salutary
beneficial
disarming
having the effect of giving suspicion, esp through charm
insolence
rude/disrespectful
affability
geniality/friendly/cheerful
equanimity
calm/equal minded
truculence
quick to argue/fight
abstruse
difficult to understand
stilted
stiff/unnatural
unequivocal
no doubt/unambiguous
esoteric
obscure/arcane
grating
harsh/unpleasant
disdainful
showing lack of respect
winnow
blow a current of air through
chide
scold/rebuke