October 1 List 4 Flashcards
didactic definition
adjective
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
-in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way.
Linah to cam, instructional, educational, educative, informative
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diffident definition
adjective
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
shy, bashful, low self-esteem, modest, unconfident.
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diminutive definition
adjective
1. extremely or unusually small.
noun
2.a shortened form of a name, typically used informally.
Heraldry
a charge of the same form as an ordinary but of lesser size or width.
tiny, small,little,petite,minute
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disaffected dictionary
adjective
dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.
dissatisfied, disgruntled, discontented, no longer a stan
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amalgamate definition
verb
combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
combine, merge, integrate, fuse, blend, mingle
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annex definiton
verb
1.append or add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document
2.a building joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodations.
extension, supplementary building, addition, BARNEY
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arboreal
adjective
(chiefly of animals) living in trees.
behemoth
noun
a huge or monstrous creature.
-something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization.
buttress definition
verb
1a source of defense or support .
2.increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce.
strengthen, reinforce,fortify,prop up
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censure definiton
verb
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
roomy,spacious,commodious
capacious synonyms
condemn, criticize, disapprove
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capacious definition
adjective
having a lot of space inside; roomy.
contrite definition
adjective
feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
clamor definition
verb
(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.
confection definition
noun
1.a dish or delicacy made with sweet ingredients.
2.
the action of mixing or compounding something.
my friend group, shout loudly,racket,nella rose
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coalesce definition
verb
come together to form one mass or whole.
compensate definition
verb
1.
give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
2.reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect.
unite, join together, become one
coalesce synonym
- recompense,repay, payback,reimburse
- make amends, make up, make restitution, make reparation
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remorseful, repentant, penitent, regretful
contrite synonyms
credulity
noun
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
gullibility, wala
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culpable definition
adjective
deserving blame.
to blame, guilty, at fault, in the wrong
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discern definiton
verb
perceive or recognize (something).
-distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
perceive ], make out, detect, recognize
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