List #3 Flashcards
cordial
(adj) politely warm and friendly
cumbersome
(adj) difficult to handle because of size and/or weight
deference / defer
(n) gesture of respect or courteous regard for someone’s feelings; (v) to yield to someone’s opinion out of respect
devoid
(adj) completely lacking or wanting
dexterity
(n) skill, flexibility, control of/with (mental, physical)
digress
(v) wander or stray from direct course or topic
dogmatic
(adj) adherence to a code of belief or rules accepted as authoritative (even if unproved or unprovable)
eminent
(adj) highly regarded, prominent, or standing above in quality or position
engrossed
(v) devoted fully, immersed, consumed
exude
(v) release in quantity (liquid); to make apparent by mood/behavior