English III AP Week 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Alacrity
A
brisk, and cheerful readiness
2
Q
Disdain
A
contempt
3
Q
Belligerent
A
warlike
4
Q
Intimidate
A
frighten, overawe
5
Q
Feint
A
a false attack
6
Q
Pugnacious
A
quarrelsome ,eager or quick to argue
7
Q
Promulgate
A
to make known officially
8
Q
Brash
A
impudent ,a tasteless appearance
9
Q
Scoff
A
sneer, mocking
10
Q
Belittle
A
make seem less important
11
Q
Tangible
A
having actual form
12
Q
Laceration
A
jagged wound
13
Q
Castigate
A
to correct by punishing
14
Q
Sordid
A
dirty, base
15
Q
Octogenarian
A
person in bis or her eighties
16
Q
Solace
A
easing of grief
17
Q
Aspirant
A
candidate for high position
18
Q
Dregs
A
most worthless part
19
Q
Frenzy
A
wild fit
20
Q
Scurrilous
A
coarse
