List 2 Flashcards
Boorish
Ill-mannered
Acrid
Sharp; pungent
Lance
Spike; spear
Terse
Concise; to the point
Debility
Weakness; incapacity
Languid
Tired; slow
Resplendent
Shining; glowing
Hidebound
Rigid in opinions
Larceny
Theft; robbery
Ponderous
Weighty; slow and heavy
Retention
Preservation; withholding; continued possession
Decorum
Dignified, correct behavior
Largess
Generosity
Pontificate
Speak pompously or dogmatically
Dogmatic
Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true
Reticent
Restrained; holding something back; uncommunicative
Histrionic
Theatrical; exaggerated
Obstreperous
Noisy and boisterous
Titter
Giggly quietly
Deference
Respect
Esoteric
Obscure and difficult to understand
Hoary
Old
Tome
Large book
Brusque
Blunt; abrupt
Defoliate
Cause leaves to fall off
Espouse
Promote; support
Hone
Sharpen; whet
Obviate
Avoid; make unnecessary
Poseur
Someone who puts on an act
Torpid
Inactive; lazy
Bulwark
Fortification; barricade; wall
Odious
Hateful
Rife
Common
Torpor
Dormancy; sluggishness; inactivity
Hypochondriac
Person obsessed with health; having imaginary illnesses
Officious
Domineering; intrusive; meddlesome
Rigor
Thoroughness