Lesson 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Abridge
A
to shorten
2
Q
Alacrity
A
prompt and cheerful response
3
Q
Antipathy
A
a dislike
4
Q
Augment
A
to make greater
5
Q
Bombastic
A
pompous
6
Q
Decry
A
to speak against
7
Q
Enhance
A
to make better
8
Q
Euphonious
A
pleasant sound
9
Q
Fervid
A
impassioned
10
Q
Impecunious
A
without money
doesn’t that have the latin word for money in it
11
Q
Ingratiate
A
to make an effort to gain good favor with someone
12
Q
Luxuriant
A
very fertile
13
Q
Paltry
A
worthless
14
Q
Pedantry
A
learning in a boring way
15
Q
Placid
A
peaceful
