Chapter 1 Flashcards
Kinder
Means to arouse or ignite something
Hasten
Speed up or move quickly
Blatant
Describes something evident or noticeable
Burnout
To be drained or tired of something
Objective
To be unbiased or have personal preference
Headstrong
To be determined not to follow orders or advice
Cringe
To react towards something with discomfort with physical motion
Domestic
Describing a person or thing that relates to home
Frugal
To be careful with resources, to be cheap
Curtail
To shorten a length or something
Accolades
To honor, praise, or have high recognition
Covert
Something not intended for public knowledge
Abhor
To reject something or disapprove
Mandate
An official order or decree
Credible
Something believable or convincing
Reprieve
A temporary relief or break from something
Tedious
Something boring or repetitive
Assortment
A collection of many things that differ
Oblivious
Being unaware, ignorant
Bolster
To encourage, to make more confident
Abstract
Conceptual or irregular
Conceptual
Pertaining to concepts or the forming of concepts
Hampered
To hinder, make more difficult
Cower
To cringe or move away from something in fear
Tangent
To change or digression from current topic
Nullify
To make something invalid or cancel
Tangible
To be able to touch or hold, something material
Absolution
To pardon and forgive a wrongful deed or act
Abrogate
To formally end and agreement or contract
Temper
To alleviate or soothe or soften
Plethora
An abundance of, large or excessive amount
Tentative
To be apprehensive, cautious, or hesitant
Retaliation
To harm someone for harming you
Admonish
To warn, to caution or advise against
Diatribe
Abusive criticism
Tirade
A prolonged out burst of bitter outspoken denunciation
Memento
Something special that is kept
