Voc 6a Flashcards
to destroy the self-confidence or self-possession of anyone; to make one feel inferior or ashamed
abash
obstinate and unenlightened attachment to one’s own religion, party, belief, or opinion
bigotry
to get one’s way by deceptive flattery or specious promises
cajole
embarrassment or humiliation caused by disappointment of failure
chagrin
utterly disordered or confused
chaotic
to fraudulently appropriate money entrusted to one’s care
embezzle
a wreath made of plans and other materials hung in a loop
festoon
characterized by feigning to be what one is not
hypocritical
a dull and trite remark solemnly stated
platitude
growing or flourishing unchecked, unrestrained
rampant
abstracted musing; daydreaming
reverie
the art of using effective and persuasive language; the rules guiding the effective use of language
rhetoric
language characterized by artificial or ostentatious expression
rhetoric
calend_____ (ar/er)
calendar
con_____ (cede/ceed/sede)
concede
