words 2 Flashcards
dainty
of delicate beauty; exquisite
flippant
frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness
overture
an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement
convalescence
the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness
cerebral
betraying or characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct
quizzical
odd, queer, or comical
shrewd
astute or sharp in practical matters; keen
decadence
the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration
profusion
abundance; a great quantity of amount
rendezvous
an agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place
congenial
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
utilitarian
pertaining to or consisting in utility; usefulness rather than beauty
tang
a strong taste or flavor
epicurean
fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits
foliage
the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage