vocab Flashcards
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Altruistic
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
Amend
to make larger, increase
Augment
given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive: one at war, one engaged in war
Belligerent
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
Chivalrous
to compel, force
Coerce
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
Converge
definite, clearly stated
Explicit
to praise extravagantly
Extol
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
Implicate
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
Inclement
free from error; absolutely dependable
Infallible
a hint, or indirect suggestion
Intimation
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
Ironic
spiteful, showing ill will
Malevolent
extremely careful; particular about details
Meticulous
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
Ominiscient
to make permanent or long lasting
Perpetuate
an example that may serve a basis for imitation or later action
Precedent
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
Quintessence
growing without check, running wild
Rampant
deserving blame or punishment
Reprehensible
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
Retrogress
sincere, real without pretense
Unfeigned
