week 4 tues Flashcards
1
Q
dauntless
A
cannot be intimidated
2
Q
nondescript
A
lacking distinction
3
Q
cardinal
A
of main importance
4
Q
debonair
A
easy and carefree
5
Q
etymology
A
study of origins of words
6
Q
demagogue
A
leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions of the people
7
Q
remunerate
A
pay or compensate
8
Q
testy
A
irritable, touchy
9
Q
engender
A
to cause, promote
10
Q
bristle
A
to react in an angry or offended manner
11
Q
quid pro quo
A
an equal exchange or substitution
12
Q
bolster
A
to support or strengthen
13
Q
convalesce
A
to recover from illness
14
Q
truckle
A
to submit in a subservient manner
15
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acerbic
A
sharp in smell/taste
