Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Affluent
A
rich
2
Q
Feasible
A
possible
3
Q
Discern
A
perceive
4
Q
Sally
A
suddenly rush forth
5
Q
Consternation
A
dismay
6
Q
Precocious
A
reaching maturity early
7
Q
Perfunctory
A
done without care, superficial
8
Q
Chagrin
A
feeling of disappointment, humiliation
9
Q
Perverse
A
contrary, persisting in error
10
Q
Deride
A
to ridicule, scoff at
11
Q
Disparage
A
to discredit, belittle
12
Q
Laudable
A
praiseworthy
13
Q
Fiasco
A
complete failure
14
Q
Masticate
A
to chew up
15
Q
Eschew
A
avoid
16
Q
Quell
A
put an end to
17
Q
Voluble
A
talkative
18
Q
Confidant
A
one to whom you confide your secrets
19
Q
Obsolescence
A
process of wearing out
20
Q
Dubious
A
doubtful
