Frank vocab 3 Flashcards
wanton
(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
acquiesced
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
deprecating
expressing disapproval; disapproving.
artifice
clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially used to trick or deceive others.
dilatory
slow to act
puport
appear or claim to be/do something, especially falsely; profess
succor
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
replete
filled or well-supplied with something.
expedite
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
ennui
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
consternation
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
cadence
a modulation or inflection of the voice.
sagacity
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement.
expostulating
express strong disapproval or disagreement.
contumely
insolent or insulting language or treatment.
sedulous
(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
indelible
making marks that cannot be removed OR not be able to be forgotten or removed.
sophism
a fallacious argument, especially open used deliberately to deceive.
redress
remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)
