P & P Vocab #2 Flashcards
The jury did not doubt the _ of the witness
veracity
Sam’s mother greeted her with hugs and kisses and a great _ of emotion
effusion
_ behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom
insolent
Jordan is _ and never thinks things through before he does them
impetuous
He always exercises _ with his finances
prudence
She has a _ disposition and is known for looking at challenges with a
sanguine
the tabloid journalist had no _ and had no problem revealing the most
scruples
John has a sense of moral _ that keeps him from cheating on exams
rectitude
Jen did… teacher called on him so he had to _ to his discussion
defer
The lawyer carefully _ the document looking for any errors that might harm his
perused
Samantha wears an _ diamond ring on her finger
ostentatious
One of the students laughed in _ of my error
derision
They were a _ couple who defined their relationship by the amount of money they accumulated
mercenary
A small _ of thieves
copse
The homeless man looked miserable and _
destitute
