Set 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Altruistic
A
Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
2
Q
Temerity
A
Reckless boldness rashness
3
Q
Ameliorate
A
To make better or more bearable
4
Q
Equanimity
A
Stability or composure
5
Q
Clemency
A
Mercy or lenience
6
Q
Esoteric
A
Understood by few with special knowledge
7
Q
Virtuoso
A
Highly skilled at music or art
8
Q
Urbane
A
Sophisticated
9
Q
Apocryphal
A
Unauthentic but widely said to be true
Fictitious
Fake crying
10
Q
Conciliatory
A
Intended or likely to pacify
11
Q
Platitude
A
Flat dull or trite remark
12
Q
Assuage
A
To satisfy or appease
13
Q
Insipid
A
Bland
Without interesting qualities
14
Q
Extol
A
Praise highly
15
Q
Zenith
A
The apex of a sphere vertically above a given point
