Week 14 Flashcards
Presumptuous
Excessively forward
Raffish
Marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
Redress
An act of making something right
Renege
Fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
Seemly
According with custom or propriety
Snide
Expressive or contempt; derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
Stymie
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Tout
Advertise in a strongly positive terms; show off
Tribulation
Something especially in event, that causes difficulty and suffering
Uncompromising
Not making concessions
Unruly
(Of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority
Vacuous
Devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance
Contrite
To be remorseful
Checkered
Marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings
Raft
A large number of something
Scintillating
Describes someone who is brilliant and lively
Tender
Offer up something formally
Becoming
Appropriate, and matches nicely
Beatific
Blissfully happy
Fleece
To deceive
Powwow
An informal meeting or discussion
Amok
In a frenzied or uncontrolled state
Reprobate
A person without morals who is disapproved of
Cardinal
Of primary importance; fundamental
