VOCAB 1 (first 11) Flashcards
1
Q
Acquisitive
A
Characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess
2
Q
Arrogate
A
To claim or sees without right or justification
3
Q
Banal
A
Commonplace
4
Q
Belabor
A
To discuss repeatedly or at length
5
Q
Carping
A
A petty and unjustified criticism
naggingly critical or complaining
6
Q
Coherent
A
Marked by an orderly logical and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
7
Q
Emulate
A
To imitate with intent to equal or surpass
8
Q
Eschew
A
To shun or to avoid
9
Q
Excoriation
A
A scratch or abrasion
a strong condemnation or criticism
10
Q
Encomium
A
A formal or discriminating expression of praise
11
Q
Congeal
A
To coagulate