Words Flashcards
Regimen
A plan or see if rimes about food, exercise
Pontificate
Is to speak or express an opinion about something in a pompous or dogmatic way
Zenith
Refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing
Shofar
Is the horn of animal blown as a trumpet by the ancient Hebrew in battle and during religious observances
Nepotism
Refers to favoritism based on kinship, especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives
Coax
To coax person for animal is to influence or persuade them to do something by taking in a gentle and friendly way
Confection
Usually refers to a sweet prepared food item made to be eaten as a treat, but can also be used for ti the act of proceeds of confecting something, preparing or assembling it.
Gullible
Easily fooled or cheated, they are quick to believe something that’s not true
Acronym
Is a word formed from the first letter or letters of each one of the words in a phrase
Mollycoddle
When you mollycoddle someone, you are treating that persons with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence or attention
Dubious
A dubious persons lacks a definite opinion or is doubtful about something.
Dubious can also describe something that causes doubt, uncertainty or suspicion
Threshold
A threshold is a piece of wood, metal or stone that lies across the base of a doorway. In figurative use, threshold refers to the point or level at which something begins or changes.
Regale
Is somewhat formal word that means to “entertain or amuse by telling stories, describing experiences, etc”. It is often followed by with.
Shill
Shill is an informal word that is used disapprovingly to mean “talk about or describe someone or something in a favorable way for pay”
irascible
Someone who is irascible is easily angered and annoyed