Group 4.1 Flashcards
Admonish
to reprove; to express warning or disapproval
Advocate
to champion or support; to argue in favor of
Anthology
a collection of literary works by various authors
Apprise
to give notice to; to inform
Approbation
an expression of approval or praise
Articulate
well-spoken; coherent
Aver
to state as a fact; to confirm or support
Brevity
shortness or briefness; especially in time
Candor
honesty; frankness; sincerity
Circumspect
discreet; prudent; careful
Cogent
appealing forcibly to the mind or reason, convincing
Corroborate
to confirm; to provide additional support; to verify
Diffident
reserved, shy, or unassuming; lacking in self-confidence
Disabuse
to undeceive; to set right
Discourse
lecture or discussion; conversation
Discretion
cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions
Dissertation
a long and formal written thesis or treatise, usually written by a doctoral candidate to meet a degree requirement
Elegy
a mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead
Eloquent
well-spoken; expressive; articulate
Enumerate
to list or count off individually
Equivocate
to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent
Eulogy
a speech honoring the dead
Euphemism
a mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term
Exculpate
to exonerate; to clear of blame
