Group 6.2 Flashcards
Intemperance
excessive indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in regard to alcohol; lack of constraint
Intrepid
steadfast and courageous
Magnanimity
the quality of being generously noble in mind and heart; especially in forgiving
Membrane
a thin, flexible film of tissue that covers or lines an organ
Meticulous
characterized by extreme care and precision; attentive to detail
Perfunctory
cursory; done without care of interest
Plasticity
pliability; malleability; flexibility
Porous
full of tiny openings able to absorb fluid or gas; permeable
Pragmatic
practical rather than idealistic
Presumptuous
assuming an unauthorized right or responsibility; overly forward and arrogant
Pristine
pure; uncorrupted; clean
Probity
adherence to the highest principles; uprightness
Prodigious
abundant in size, force, or extent; extraordinary
Prudent
wise and careful; showing good judgements
Rigidity
the quality or state of being unyielding or stiff