Words 40-60 Flashcards
pious
reverent or devout (sometimes only outwardly so)
conciliatory
making peace
resolute
determined; firm; unwavering
servile
submissive; subservient; like a slave
reticent
restrained; uncommunicative
taciturn
untalkative (characteristic)
repudiate
to reject; to deny
aesthetic
artistic; having to do with artistic beauty
prodigal
extravagant; wasteful
incessant
unceasing; never ending
plebeian
common; vulgar
laudable
worthy of praise
deter
to prevent; to stop with fear
redundant
repetitive, unnecessary
infamous
having a bad reputation
provocative
exciting, attracting attention
equivocal
having two or more meanings; vague
advocate
to speak in favor of, to support
extol
to praise, to lift up
euphony
pleasant sound