Set 4 Flashcards
Flatter
Example: Women like men to flatter them.
A compliment that is not sincere
Synonyms: Ingratiate, Being Toady, Being obsequious
Columnist
A journalist contributing regularly to a newspaper or magazine
Discrepancy
A lack of similarity between two or more facts
Commotion
Great noise or excitement
Devious
“Cunning and devious, his story is not only poignant; it also makes for great entertainment!”
Clever but not honest or direct
Poignant
“Passing of school time is a poignant reminder, ploddingly approaching the farewell”
Causing sadness or pity
Incredulity
Refusal to accept something as true
Longing
Yearning, Desire
Grief
Great sadness (especially because of the death of someone you loved)
Synonyms: Pine
Drunkard
Example: The other dinner guests held the slovenly drunkard in contempt.
Someone who frequently gets drunk
Contempt
Example: The other dinner guests held the slovenly drunkard in contempt.
the feeling that somebody/something does not deserve any respect or is without value
Relished
to enjoy something or to look forward to something very much
