Sadlier 9 Flashcards
to make less in amount, degree, etc; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit
abate
praise or flattery that is excessive
adulation
an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation
anathema
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
astute
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
avarice
deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
culpable
tending to delay or procrastinate; not prompt; intended to delay or postpone
dilatory
conspicuous, standing out from the mass
egregious
to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliverately vague or ambiguous
equivocate
vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
evanescent
unable to make up one’s mind, hesitating
irresolute
cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
nebulous
one who is just a beginner at some ativity requiring skill and experience
novice
extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
penury
done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; ambitious
pretentious