Extra Flashcards
cultured
(adj) possessing education, refinement and taste; polished
The development of a modern, cultured society
cunning
(noun) shrewdness and craftiness; slyness
A cunning look came into his eyes
cynicism
(noun) an attitude or quality of belief that all people are motivated by selfishness
Public cynicism about politics
deference
(noun) a courteous and respectful yielding to the will of another
He addressed her with the deference due to age
fidelity
(noun) faithfulness; loyalty
He sought only the strictest fidelity to justice
prudent
(adj) wise and careful; showing good judgment
No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose
unfettered
(adj) not tied down; unrestrained
His imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic
warranted
(adj) called for; authorized; justified
That offense is serious enough to warrant a court martial
