Vocab 2c Flashcards
Console
(v) To comfort; to alleviate someone’s grief, suffering, or sense of loss
(n) 1. a cabinet (such as for a television) designed to stand on the floor
2. the control unit of a computer, electrical system, vehicle, etc.
Discrete
(n) Separate or distinct; an individual thing
(n) Consisting of unconnected individual parts; not continuous
Specious
(adj. ) Deceptive in attractions or allure
(adj. ) Falsely appearing true, genuine, or plausible
“Several weight loss products on the market make specious claims as to their effectiveness.”
Approbation
(n) Official approval
(n) Commendation; praise; a warm expression of approval
Concur
(v) To agree, cooperate, or coincide
Nadir
(adj. ) The lowest point
(adj. ) A point on the celestial sphere, opposite the zenith and below the observer
Denunciation
(n) 1. Public condemnation or censure
2. An accusation of a crime
Lackluster
(adj.) Without luster or brilliance; dull