vocab Flashcards
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded
CONCESSION
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
AUSTERE
Brisk and cheerful readiness
ALACRITY
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
OBSEQUIOUS
Enthusiastic or passionate
ARDENT
deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.
SUBTERFUGE
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
CHAGRIN
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
BLITHE
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
RAUCOUS
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
INURE
with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.
AKIMBO
not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
IRREVOCABLE
a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.
REVERIE
a room used for communal meals in an educational or religious institution.
REFECTORY