151-175 Flashcards
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abnegation
denial refraining from indulgence, to give up
egregious
Prominent; conspicuous for bad quality, outstanding
Imbroglio
Complicated and embarrassing state; serious misunderstanding
aggrandize
To make or make appear, great or greater
vicissitude
Irregular change; variation
turpitude
basis; depravity bad things, not always classified as bad
cajolery
Persuading by flattery, coaxing, or trapping
etiolate
To Blanche or bleach; to make sickly
moot
Debatable; subject to argument or discussion; deprived of practical significance
pusillanimous
Cowardly; weak spirited
elucidation
explanation; clarification
flagellation
Whipping; flogging
indomitable
cannot be overcome or subdued
munificent
very liberal; lavish
reprobate
scoundrel; corrupt; morally abandoned
abeyance
held in waiting; pending; suspension
ennui
boredom; weariness; dissatisfaction
onerous
burdensome; opressive
piquant
stimulating to the palate; sharp
umbrage
offense; resentment
banal
lacking freshness or vigor; commonplace
extraneous
Foreign; outside, not essential
morose
gloomy; of sour temper; sullen
winsome
Generally pleasing me in engaging because of childlike charm