Word List 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Deference
A
Courteous respect
2
Q
Antipathy
A
Strong dislike
I have a lot of antipathy for Lisa
3
Q
Prevaricate
A
Speak falsely or misleadingly
(If you gossip about someone you’re prevaricating).
4
Q
Overweening
A
Too much
Often used in front of an adjective, for example: overweening pride
5
Q
Maladroit
A
Inept/clumsy
6
Q
Amiable
A
Friendly
7
Q
Tepid
A
Lacking enthusiasm
8
Q
Cajole
A
To coax someone to doing something
I always try to cajole people into joining the musical.
9
Q
Assuage
A
To pacify
10
Q
Consummate
A
Perfectly skilled, an expert
11
Q
Importunate
A
Overly persistent
Ryan was importunate about hanging out
12
Q
Belie
A
To give a false impression
13
Q
Lionize
A
Treated as a celebrity
Dr. Kim is lionized in the department of PNB
14
Q
Peremptory
A
Arrogant
15
Q
Acceding
A
Agreeing
