Missed Words Flashcards
Reticent
(adj. ) silent, reserved
Physically small and RETICENT in her speech, Joan Didion often went unnoticed by those upon whom she was reporting.
Abstruse
(adj.) difficult to understand; obscure.
An abstruse philosophical inquiry
Abjure
(v.) solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
His refusal to abjure the Catholic faith
Waggish
(adj.) humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.
A waggish riposte
Mien
(n.) a person’s look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.
He has a cautious, academic mien.
Catholic
(adj.) (especially of a person’s tastes) including a wide variety of things; all-embracing.
He was a man of catholic tastes, enjoying music and fine arts of all kinds from around the world.
Alacrity
(n.) brisk and cheerful readiness
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
