Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Apprise
A
To make aware of
2
Q
Derisive
A
Treating with ridicule
3
Q
Risible
A
Drawing laughter or amusement
4
Q
Felicitous
A
Perfectly suitable
5
Q
Abstruse
A
Difficult to learn
6
Q
Adroit
A
Skillful and clever
7
Q
Vacuous
A
Empty of intelligence
8
Q
Tenable
A
Able to be defended
9
Q
Contend
A
To argue
10
Q
Tendentious
A
Strongly biased
11
Q
Diffident
A
Modest or shy because of lack of self confidence
12
Q
Imperious
A
Assuming power or authority without justification
13
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Indignant
A
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
14
Q
Insouciant
A
Showing a casual lack of concern
15
Q
Obdurate
A
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion
