Week 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Anathema (noun)
A
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
2
Q
Bucolic (adjective)
A
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
3
Q
Churlish (adjective)
A
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
4
Q
Culpable (adjective)
A
deserving blame.
5
Q
Encomium (noun)
A
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
6
Q
Gauche (adjective)
A
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.
7
Q
Legerdemain (noun)
A
skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks.v
8
Q
Pejorative (adjective)
A
expressing contempt or disapproval.
9
Q
Saccharine (adjective)
A
excessively sweet or sentimental.
10
Q
Sagacious (adjective)
A
showing keen mental discernment and good judgment
