Kumon Homework 11/2022 — Present Flashcards
Alluring
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive
Altruism
Moral practice of concern for the welfare and/of happiness of other beings
Amicable
(Of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
Anecdotage
Old age, especially in someone who is inclined to be garrulous (excessively talkative)
Assonance
Repetition of the sound of a vowel
Autocratic
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power
Awe
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
Benign
Gentle and kindly
Blasé
Unimpressed or indifferent because of repitition
Brassier
Tastelessly showy or loud in appearance or manner
Chafed
(Of something restrictive or too tight) make (a part of the body) sore by rubbing against it
Coherent
(Of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent
Collusion
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy
Conjectural
Based or involving conjecture (an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information)
Conned
Persuade (someone) to do or believe something, typically by use of a deception
Conervatism
Commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation
Convey
Transport or carry to a place
Credulous
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
Cumbersome
Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy
Debasement
The action or process of reducing the quality or value of something
Decorum
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
Delegation
A body of delegates or representatives; a deputation
Demure
Reserved, modest, and shy
Despotic
Of or typical of a despot; tyrannical
Devoid
Didactic
Drawled
Eccentric