September List 3 Flashcards
Alacrity definition
Brisk and cheerful readiness
eagerness, willingness, readiness, enthusiasm
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anathema definition
something or someone that one strongly dislikes
hateful, odious, abhorrent
anathema synonym
approbation definition
approval or praise
approval, acceptance, assent,
approbation synonyms
Atone
Make amends or reparation
make amends, make reparation
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beguile dictionary
1.charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
2.help (time) pass pleasantly
- charm , attract, enchant
- entertain, amuse, delight,
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Brazen definition
- bold and without shame
- Made of brass
- endure embarrassing or difficult
1.bold, shameless
2.brass, metallic
3. put a bold face on it
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Candor
noun
the quality of being open and honest in expression: frankness.
frankness, openness, honesty
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caustic definition
adjective
1. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
2. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way