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