D10 Flashcards
1
Q
acumen
A
ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions
2
Q
ascribe
A
regard smtg as being due to a cause (ascribe an illness to water)
3
Q
befuddled
A
unable to think straight
4
Q
evasive
A
tending to avoid commitment by responding only indirectly
5
Q
exculpate
A
declare someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
6
Q
fastidious
A
meticulous
7
Q
pensive
A
involving in deep or serious thought
8
Q
portend
A
be a sign of warning that smtg is likely to happen
9
Q
salutary
A
beneficial
10
Q
somnolent
A
sleepy/drowsy
11
Q
wane
A
decrease in vigor
