Deck 9 Flashcards
abate (v)
/əˈbeɪt/
(Of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread
Make (something) less intense
abjure (v)
/əbˈdʒʊə/
Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim) swear to refrain from something
blandishment (n)
/ˈblandɪʃm(ə)nt/
A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something:
boor (n)
/bɔː/
A rough and bad-mannered person
cardinal
/ˈkɑːd(ɪ)n(ə)l/
- high ranking church official
- a type of songbird
- (adj) Of the greatest importance; fundamental
feckless (adj)
/ˈfɛkləs/
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
imperturbable (adj)
/ˌɪmpəˈtəːbəb(ə)l/
Unable to be upset or excited; calm
meretricious (adj)
/ˌmɛrɪˈtrɪʃəs/
Apparently attractive but having no real value
augury (n)
/ˈɔːɡjʊri/
A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen
boycott
/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
- (v) Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest
Refuse to buy or handle (goods) as a punishment or protest
Refuse to cooperate with or participate in (a policy or event) - (n) A punitive ban on relations with other bodies, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods
punitive / punitory (adj)
/ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/ / ˈpjuːnɪt(ə)ri/
Inflicting or intended as punishment
(Of a tax or other charge) extremely high
incise (v)
/ɪnˈsʌɪz/
Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or cuts
Cut (a mark or decoration) into a surface
Cut (skin or flesh) with a surgical instrument
moralistic (adj)
/mɒrəˈlɪstɪk/
Overfond of making moral judgements about others’ behaviour; too ready to moralize
overfond (adj)
/əʊvəˈfɒnd/
Having too great an affection or liking for someone or something
ostracism (n)
/ˈɒstrəsɪz(ə)m/
Exclusion from a society or group
