Set 23 Flashcards
allusive
using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention
astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage
commence
begin
convalescent
(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment
curb
a check or restraint on something
a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse’s lower jaw; used as a check
decry
publicly denounce
duress
threats, violence, constraints or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement
evoke
bring or recall (a feeling, memory or image) to the conscious mind
invoke (a spirit or deity)
fawn
(of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor
(of a deer) produce young
fret
be constantly or visibly anxious
gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing
flow or move in small waves
glib
(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow
headstrong
energetically willful and determined
intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
ire
anger
languid
(of a person, manner or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort
weak or faint from illness or fatigue
lull
make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
mettlesome
(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively
mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
nonplussed
so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react
precipitous
(of an action) done suddenly and without consideration
dangerously high or steep
pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed
profound
(of a state, quality or emotion) very great or intense
(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight
propagate
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc) widely
breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock
recourse
a source of help in a difficult situation
refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
regress
return to a former or less developed state
repercussion
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
replenish
restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition
vigilant
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
