Part 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Acumen (noun)
A
The ability to make good judgements and take good decisions
2
Q
Bellicose (adj.)
A
Demonstrate aggression and willingness to fight
3
Q
Bowdlerize (verb)
A
Remove material that is considered improper or offensive, especially with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective
4
Q
Chicanery (noun)
A
Use of deception of to achieve one’s purpose
5
Q
Recapitulate (verb)
A
Summarise and state again the main points of
6
Q
Sanguine (adj.)
A
Optimistic or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation
