Deck 7 Flashcards
Diffidence
modesty or shyness stemming from a lack of self-confidence
Perfunctory
carried out with minimum effort or reflection
Impunity
exemption from punishment
Pulverous
dusty, powdery, consisting of tiny particles
Languid
lethargic, weak, sluggish, lazy
Inculpate
accuse, blame, incriminate (opposite of exculpate)
Alacrity
speed, swift and cheerful readiness, eagerness
Accolade
an award or privilege
Invective
abusive, highly critical, insulting language. Used as synonym with diatribe
Diatribe, Tirade, Polemic, Harangue
Abusive speech
Recapitulate
summarize and restate the main points of
Repudiate
deny the truth or validity of; refuse to be associated with
Facetious
treating serious subjects with inappropriate humor
Patent (adj.)
easily recognizable, obvious
Anoint
v. to nominate or choose as a successor; to smear or rub with oil
Artless
without guile or deceptiveness; without skill or finesse; without effort or pretentiousness
Ebullient
cheerful, full of energy
Irresolute
showing uncertainty
Solicitous
eager, showing concern, attentive
Avarice
extreme greed
Baseness
lack of morals, bad character
Debased
reduced in quality, degraded
Modish
conforming to or following what is currently fashionable
Sanguine
optimistic or positive, even in difficult situations
