12 Flashcards
(26 cards)
tact
sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
admonished
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
buttresses
a source of defense or support.
histrionic
exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.
nuances
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
unseemly
(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.
pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
unnerved
make (someone) lose courage or confidence
ebullient
cheerful and full of energy
bastardize
change (something) in such a way as to lower its quality or value, typically by adding new elements.
avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
ravenous
extremely hungry.
dogged
having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
corollary
a direct or natural consequence or result.
treacherous
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
gambit
a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage.
squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
complaisant
willing to please others; obliging; agreeable
desecrate
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.
incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed.
evanescent
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
conducive
making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
