vocab Flashcards
Acrimony
angry or bitter feelings
acumen
the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
alacrity
a quick and cheerful readiness to do something
anathema
someone or something that is very strongly disliked
antipathy
a strong feeling of dislike
approbation
praise or approval
aspersion
a false or misleading charge meant to hurt someone
assidous
showing great care,attention,and effort
cacophony
unpleasant loud sounds
capricious
changing often and quickly, usally mood
clemency
kind or merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment
cogent
very clear and easy for the mind to accept
conundrum
a confusing or difficult problem
credulity
ability or willingness to believe something
cursory
done or made quickly