Vocab Set 12 Flashcards
abhor
to hate, to despise, to detest
boisterous
rowdy, lively, rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
churlish
crudley insensitive or impolite manners
chivalrous
noble, gallant
clandestine
undercover; undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
complacent
nonchalant; uninterested; showing a lack of interest or concern
cumbersome
clumsy; clunky; difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design
debilitating
weakening; fatiguing; demoralizing; tending to weaken something
deliberate
considered; reasoned; decided on as a result of careful thought
droll
humorous; causing or intended to cause laughter
eccentric
bizarre; strange; different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
fractious
contentious; controversial; given to disagreement or irritation
limpid
crystal; transparent; easily seen through
mawkish
tiresly sentimental; schmaltzy
obeisance
homage; respect; a show of respect or acknowledgement of the authority or importance of another