Unit 5 AC Flashcards
To persuade or
influence someone through flattery
or deceit.
Wheedle
To talk in a foolish or
inconsequential way; meaningless
chatter.
Prattle
A feeling of disdain or
lack of respect for someone or
something.
Contempt
Having sharp judgment
and keen intelligence; astute.
Shrewd
Impossible to achieve or
reach.
Unattainable
Causing someone to lose
their dignity or respect.
Demeaning
To put an end to
something by force or control; to restrain.
Suppress
Excessively obedient or
eager to please, often in a
servant-like manner.
Obsequious
Slightly or somewhat; used to describe something as being small, insignificant, or of little importance.
Trifle
Causing horror or disgust; repellent.
Gruesome
A deceptive outward appearance or front.
Facade
Decaying or rotting; producing a disgusting smell.
Putrid
To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; to give up.
Relinquish
Mischievous or playful, often in a slightly annoying way.
Impish
Wicked and cruel; characterized by treachery or cowardice.
Dastardly
Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.
Inscrutable
Expressing ridicule or mockery
Derisive
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; overly grand
Pompous
In a manner that is fit for royalty; with great dignity
Regally
Dark or gloomy in mood, tone, or color
Somber
A person with extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause
Fanatic
Stiffened or reacted angrily or defensively
Bristled
A false appearance or claim meant to deceive
Pretense
A person who writes reports, typically for a newspaper or news organization
Correspondent
