kap 1 & 2 Flashcards
palpable
able to be touched.
“the palpable bump at the bridge of the nose”
salacious
(of writing, pictures, or talk) treating sexual matters in an indecent way and typically conveying undue interest in or enjoyment of the subject.
eloquent
expressive, moving.
obliging
willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.
languid
lethargic; (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
understated
presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.
“understated elegance”
alacrity
speed; swiftness; brisk and cheerful readiness.
Considering the difficulty of the terrain and the great distance over which the expedition traveled, the journey was completed with very little incident and with noteworthy alacrity.
invective
diatribe; abusive speech.
Because she was famed for her objectivity and temperate attitude, the invective offered by the news anchor at the protest rally seemed especially uncharacteristic.
diatribe
abusive speech.
Because she was famed for her objectivity and temperate attitude, the diatribe offered by the news anchor at the protest rally seemed especially uncharacteristic.
belied
Contradicts
His calm exterior belied the militant fervor with which he threw himself into the campaign.
hiatus
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
“there was a brief hiatus in the war with France”
neologisms
new terms
“Blog” is just one of the many neologisms that have emerged as computers have become indispensable fixtures of daily life.
cosseted
pampered; care for and protect in an overindulgent way.
It was easy to explain the haughty teenager’s impertinent behavior and limitless desires; she was cosseted throughout her childhood, and no whim was ever denied her.
dandled
cosseted; move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way.
It was easy to explain the haughty teenager’s impertinent behavior and limitless desires; she was dandled throughout her childhood, and no whim was ever denied her.
