V1 Flashcards
Faculties
an inherent mental or physical power.: “her critical faculties” “the faculty of sight”.
Careworn
tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry.: “a careworn expression”.
Extrovert
an outgoing, socially confident person.
Misdemeanour
“the player can expect a suspension for his latest misdemeanour”.
Felony
a crime regarded in the US and many other judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour.: “he pleaded guilty to six felonies” “an accusation of felony”.
Humanitarian
concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.: “groups sending humanitarian aid”.
altruistic
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.: “it was an entirely altruistic act” “I question how altruistic his motives were”.
malleable
of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.: “a malleable metal can be beaten into a sheet”.
hierarchy
a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.: “the initiative was with those lower down in the hierarchy” “the trend is to get away from hierarchy and control”.
Gaffe
an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.: “in my first few months at work I made some real gaffes” “his comments are a major diplomatic gaffe”.
detour
a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.: “he had made a detour to a cafe”.
Impromptu
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.: “an impromptu press conference”.
Apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime.: “a warrant was issued but he has not been apprehended”.
Garb
clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.: “kids in combat garb”.
reputable
having a good reputation.: “a reputable company”.
