Week 7 Flashcards
Beastlike, beastly, brutal
Bestial
To call him or pacify; sent to rest; to lesson early
Allay
Festive, sociable, having fun together
Convivial
The circle of acquaintances; a close knit, often exclusive group of people with a common interest
Coterie
A person or thing closely resembling earth corresponding to another
Counterpart
To object, or take exception to; an objection
Demur
Shameless boldness
Effrontery
To decorate; touch up; to improve
Embellish
Lasting only a short time
Ephemeral
Appropriate, well chosen, marked by well-being or good fortune; happy
Felicitous
Done slyly; sneaky; secret
Furtive
Glaring; tastelessly showy or over decorated in the vulgar or offensive way
Garnish
Misleading; deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality
Illusory
Needy; impoverished
Indigent
Far too great; exceeding reasonable limits; extravagant
Inordinate