Brevity - Malicious Flashcards
brevity
briefness or conciseness in speech or writing
reticent
not talking much; reserved
circumlocution
speaking in circles; roundabout speeh
verbose
using too many words; wordy; long winded
complacent
self-satisfied; smug
insolent
boldy disrespectful in speech or behavior; rude
pretentious
pretending increased importance
cliche
a once original idea that became stale through overuse
mundane
boring; commonplace; ordinary; humdrum
allay
to lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
mitigate
to make or become less severe; to lessen pain or damage
congenial
compatable; having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic
jocular
liking to be with people; happy; joyful
animosity
hatred; ill will
pugnacious
eager to fight
magnamious
generous in overlooking insult or injury; rising above pettiness
thrifty
good with money; miserly; showing care in how money is spent
quandary
dilemma; confusing or puzzling situation
debacle
a failure or breakdown
malicious
intending to hurt or harm another; spiteful
