Lesson 9 Flashcards
What does ‘Acrimonious’ mean?
Biter or sharp in language or tone.
What does ‘belligerent’ mean?
Argumentative, threatening, or aggressive.
What does ‘beneficent’ mean?
Kind and charitable.
What does ‘cavalier’ mean?
Unconcerned.
What does ‘canny’ mean?
Cautious and astute.
What does ‘distressed’ mean?
Experiencing nervousness, irritation, or sadness.
What does ‘dwindling’ mean?
Decreasing steadily in size or quality.
What does ‘eclipse’ mean?
To overshadow or surpass.
What does ‘exasperated’ mean?
Severely irritated or annoyed.
What does ‘fungible’ mean?
Interchangeable for any element of similar type.
What does ‘hackneyed’ mean?
Lacking creativity.
What does ‘incongruous’ mean?
Out of place.
What does ‘interchangeable’ mean?
Capable of being used in place of each other.
What does ‘laconic’ mean?
Economical with words; quiet and reserved.
What does ‘lucrative’ mean?
Producing a significant amount of money.
