Chapters 1-6 Flashcards
Scrupulous
(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour
Deign
(verb) do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity.
Rapture
a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
Supposition
(noun) a belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis.
Surmise
(verb) suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
Disconcert
(verb) disturb the composure of; unsettle.
Countenance
(noun) a person’s face or facial expression.
Mien
(noun) a person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Conceited
show excessive pride in oneself.
Cordial
(adjective) warm and friendly.
Gallantry
(noun) courageous behaviour, especially in battle.
Censure
(verb) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
Affectation
(noun) behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.
Candour
(noun) the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
Ostentation/Ostentatious
the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Preside
be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.
Mayoralty
the office or position of mayor.
Supercilious
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
Impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude.
Felicity
intense happiness.
Pedantic
excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
