verbs #1 Flashcards
1
Q
Diatribe
A
Verbal tirade
2
Q
Circumlocution
A
Roundabout way of speaking for comic effect or to avoid embarrassing topics
3
Q
Prompture
A
Urging, incitement
4
Q
Calumny
A
Slander
4
Q
Flagellation
A
Flogging for sexual promiscuity
5
Q
Admonish
A
Scold
6
Q
Conflate
A
Combine 2 into 1
7
Q
Peddle
A
Sell
8
Q
Vindicate / Exculpate
A
Free someone (of accusation)
9
Q
Educe
A
Brought out or develop (something of potential)
10
Q
Reprove
A
Reprimand
11
Q
Accosted
A
Spoke to
11
Q
Expostulate
A
Express disagreement
12
Q
Deplore
A
Hate
13
Q
Induce
A
Bring (something) out
14
Q
Effuse
A
Outburst (of air)
15
Q
Stipulate
A
Insert a clause
16
Q
Inure
A
Harden (through hardships)
17
Q
Purport
A
Appear to be or do something, especially falsely
18
Q
Deign
A
Condescend to (do something)
19
Q
Imbibe
A
Drink
20
Q
Chided
A
Scold
