Set 30 Flashcards
1
Q
slovenly
A
(appearance) messy and dirty
careless, excessively casual
2
Q
factious
A
divided, schismatic, argumentative
3
Q
spurn
A
reject with disdain or contempt
4
Q
callow
A
(of a young person) inexperienced and immature
5
Q
flagrant
A
(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive
6
Q
remuneration
A
payment; earnings
7
Q
bravado
A
a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
8
Q
obstreperous
A
noisy and difficult to control
9
Q
temerity
A
excessive confidence or boldness
audacity
10
Q
odious
A
extremely unpleasant
repulsive
11
Q
deportment
A
a person’s behavior or manner
12
Q
precocious
A
advanced, ahead, old beyond one’s years
13
Q
abide
A
continue
(abide by) comply with
14
Q
verve
A
vigor, buoyancy
15
Q
intrigue
A
the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental
