Word Wright 3 Flashcards
Hauteur
Haughtiness (arrogantly superior/disdainful) of manner; disdainful pride
Plausible
Seeming reasonable or possible
Skilled at persuasive arguments
Sinister
Impression that something evil will happen
Deadpan
Purposely impassive/expressionless
Unpretentious
Not wanting to impress others w/ importance, talent, or culture
Dodd
Remove item of clothing
Take off or raise as greeting or respect
Ostentation
Vulgar display specifically wealth in order to impress or attractive notice
Pedophile
Person sexually attracted to children
Juxtapose
Place or deal w/ close together for effect
Flibbertigibbet
Flighty or excessively talkative person
Refinement
Removing impurities
Clarification by making small changes
Elegance in manners/behavior
Henpecked
Of a woman-criticize & give orders to husband
Obtuseness
Not quick or alert in intellect, feeling, perception; not observant; dull
Incongruity
State of being out of keeping
Philanthropy
Promote welfare specifically in donation of money to good causes