CC Vocab Packet Flashcards
concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise or acknowledgment of a point in an argument.
austere
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
alacrity
Eagerness or willingness to do something.
obsequious
Excessively eager to please or obey; fawning.
ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate.
subterfuge
Deceptive strategies or actions used to achieve one’s goals.
chagrin
A feeling of distress or embarrassment.
blithe
Carefree and happy-go-lucky.
raucous
Loud and harsh; disturbing the peace.
inure
To accustom to something unpleasant.
akimbo
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward, often signaling anger or impatience.
irrevocable
Impossible to reverse or undo.
reverie
A state of being lost in one’s thoughts or daydreams.
refectory
A room used for communal dining, especially in monasteries or schools.
reputedly
According to reputation or what is generally believed.
