Vocabulary Words - Normal Flashcards
Aberrant
Deviating for the norm
Approbation
An expression of approval or praise
Assuage
To ease or lesson; to appease or pacify
Censure
To criticize severely; to officially rebuke
Connoisseur
An informed and astute judge in matters of taste; expert
Discordant
Conflicting; dissonant or harsh in sound
Eloquent
Well spoken; expressive; articulate
Enervate
To weaken; to reduce in vitality
Ennui
Dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy
Exculpate
Exonerate; to clear of blame
Exigent
Urgent; pressing; requiring immediate action or attention
Filibuster
Intentional obstruction, esp. using prolonged speechmaking to delay legislative action
Inured
Accustomed to accepting something undesirable
Martial
Associated with war and the armed forces