P&P Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
Q
sanguine
A
eager hopefulness; confidently optimistic
2
Q
defer
A
to postpone
3
Q
copse
A
a small grove or group of trees
4
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insolent
A
overbearing; bold; arrogant
5
Q
derision
A
to ridicule or scorn
6
Q
perused
A
to examine with great detail
7
Q
ostentatious
A
elaborately attempting to attract attention
8
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veracity
A
devotion to the truth
9
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destitute
A
impoverished; lacking financial stability
10
Q
effusion
A
unrestrained expression of feelings
11
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rectitude
A
moral integrity; righteousness
12
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mercenary
A
one that serves or works merely for wages
13
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scruple
A
a small part or quantity
14
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prudence
A
independence and good judgement
15
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impetuous
A
impulsive passion
