Vocab 10 Flashcards
1
Q
(of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
A
accrue
2
Q
the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.
A
crescendo
3
Q
the act of doing good or promoting the well-being of others. It can also refer to the quality of being kind, generous, or merciful.
A
beneficence
4
Q
(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
A
efficacious
5
Q
(especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless.
A
facile
6
Q
an exact copy
A
facsimile
7
Q
a group within a larger group
A
faction
8
Q
to calm someone down
A
mollify
9
Q
information surrounding something
A
context
10
Q
a false reason given to conceal a real reason
A
pretext
