english deceber 9 24 Flashcards
Paradox
a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange.
Corroborate
to support or confirm a statement, theory, or fact with evidence or authority.
Pretense
to give a false appearance or to pretend that something is true in order to make a good impression.
Defer
to delay or put off something until a later time.
Ameliorate
to make something better or more tolerable, especially a problem or situation.
Indignant
in an angry or surprised way because you think that you have been treated unfairly.
Daft
to do something in a foolish or absurd way.
Qualm
an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction.
Probity
adherence to the highest ideals and principles, or uprightness.
Callously
in a way that is unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people.
Base
morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; mean-spirited; selfish; cowardly.
Agape
having the mouth open in wonder or surprise.
Flounder
to experience great difficulties or be completely unable to decide what to do or say next
Reprieve
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner).
Adamant
utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.