Vocab G1&2 Flashcards
Acclaimed
praise enthusiastically and publicly
Admire
regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval
Altruism
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others:
Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better:
Amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner:
Aspiration
a hope or ambition of achieving something:
Assured
confident:
Auspicious
conducive to success; favorable:
Compassion
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others:
Benevolent
well meaning and kindly:
Congenial
(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own:
Contented
happy and at ease:
Cordially
in a warm and friendly way:
Eager
(of a person) wanting to do or have something very much:
Elegant
pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner:
Euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. The opposite of dysphemism.
Esteem
respect and admiration, typically for a person:
Exalt
hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of:
Exhilarating
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling:
Exquisite
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate:
Flatter
lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one’s own interests:
Genial
friendly and cheerful: