Vocab Part 4 Flashcards
Fungible
(Of goods contracted for without an individual specimen being specified) able to replace or be replaced by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
Mendacious
Not telling the truth; lying.
Rapport
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.
Misanthropic
Disliking humankind and avoiding human society.
Obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
Diminutive
Extremely or unusually small.
Succored
Gave assistance or aid to.
Poignant
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Dissidents
People who oppose official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Implore
Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Divulge
Make known (private or sensitive information).
Paragoric
A medicine consisting of opium flavored with camphor, aniseed, and benzoic acid, formerly used to treat diarrhea and coughing in children.
Incensed
Very angry; enraged.
Arduous
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Lambaste
Criticize (someone or something) harshly.
Belied
(Of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.
Betray
Astute
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
Ostentatious
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Deleterous
Causing harm or damage.
Bellicose
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Fastidious
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
