Words 1-22 Flashcards
Holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
Coherent (adj.)
A formal expression of praise. A lavish tribute
Encomium (n)
To work excessively
Belabor(v)
To avoid. Shun. Keep away from
Eschew(v)
Able to get and retain ideas or information; concerned with acquiring wealth or property
Acquisitive (adj)
To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model
Emulate (v)
To claim without right
Arrogate(v)
Hackneyed. Trite. Commonplace
Banal (adj.)
A strong denunciation; the act or state of stripping or wearing off the skin
Excoriation(n)
To change from liquid to solid; thicken;to make inflexible or rigid
Congealed(v)
Tending to find fault, especially in a petty, nasty or hairsplitting way
Petty nagging criticism
Carping (adj/n)
To establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to
Substantiate (v)
To stall or act evasively in order to gain time. Avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise
Temporize (v)
Generosity in giving lavish or bountiful contributions
Largesse(n)
Capable of being held or defended
Tenable (adj.)