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
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approbation definition
approval or praise
approval, acceptance, assent,
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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
- corrosive, damaging, burn
- sarcastic, cutting, biting,
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circumspect definition
adjective
wary and unwilling to take risks.
cautious, wary, careful, guarded
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coagulate definition
verb
(of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid semisolid state.
clot, solidify, thicken, harden
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commensurate definition
adjective
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
equivalent, equal, corresponding
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confidant definition
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
close friend, best friend, trustworthy person
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construe definition
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
interpret, seen as, take , render
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deface definition
spoil the surface or appearance of (something),(for example by drawing or writing on it.
vandalize, disfigure deform
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desecrate definition
treat(a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.
violate, profane, treat with disrespect
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desolate definition
1.(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.
2. make (a place) bleakly and depressingly empty or bare
- bare, desert
- devastate
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despot definition
noun
a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler
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dialect definition
noun
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
regional language, local language
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diaphanous
adjective
(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.
sheer, fine , delicate thin
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