Vol 1 vocab Flashcards
pilfer
steal (verb)
dregs
the remnants of a liquid left in a container; the most worthless part of parts of something (noun)
exonerate (v)
relieve someone from a (duty or obligation)
infirmity
physical or mental weakness (noun)
ex. infirmity often come to old people
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky (adj)
obstinate
stubborn (adj)
ignominious
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; disgraceful (adj)
reticence
reserved or reluctant (noun)
ostentatious
characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress (adj)
mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of someone (verb)
ex. I talked calmly to mollify her
zeal
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective (noun)
ex. the zeal for greatness
scorn
a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something (verb)
preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous (adj)
reproach
express to (someone) one’s disapproval or disappointment in their actions (noun)
ex. he gave her a look of reproach
maudlin
self-pitying or tearfully sentimental (adj)
untoward
unexpected and inappropriate; inconvenient (adj)
abhorrent
inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant (adj)
deferential
respectful (adj)
audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks (adj)
ex. an audacious remark
subterfuge
deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal (noun)
ex. he has to use subterfuge to get what he wants
affable
friendly (adj)
ex. an affable and agreeable person
servile
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others (adj)
laud
praise (a person or their achievements) highly (verb)
ex. the boss lauded him as a great employee
intimate
state or make known (verb)
ex. Mr. H has intimated his decision to retire
repudiate
refuse to accept; reject (verb)
ex. she has repudiated allegations of human rights abuses
