Word List 1 Flashcards
obsequious
overly submissive
If you have an obsequious dog they’re probably really afraid of you
calamitous
catastrophic
galvanizing
exciting someone into action
ponderous
slow and clumsy;
laborious, tedious
invective
insulting, abusive, highly critical
elocution
the art or style of public speaking
assiduous
showing great care or perseverance
Andrew was assiduous throughout his PhD
gaffe
something causing embarrassment; a blunder
cosset
spoiled
Only children tend to be cosset
dandled
to pamper a child or baby
borne
to put up with something; tolerate
Born this way: Lady Gaga tolerated a lot of criticisms
ascetic
simple, especially in decoration
connivances
acts of wrongdoing
disquietude
a state of uneasiness or anxiety
analeptic
a restorative drug