High Freq Words - IV Flashcards
attenuate
become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
diatribe
thunderous verbal attack
euphemism
an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
indolent
disinclined to work or exertion
oscillate
move or swing from side to side regularly
audacious
disposed to venture or take risks
dichotomy
a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
exacerbate
make worse
inert
unable to move or resist motion
ostentatious
intended to attract notice and impress others
austere
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
diffidence
lack of self-assurance
exculpate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
pate
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
ingenuous
innocent and unsuspecting.
lacking in sophistication or worldliness
paragon
a perfect embodiment of a concept
autonomous
existing as an independent entity
diffuse
spread out; not concentrated in one place
exigency
a pressing or urgent situation
inherent
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic