2023 Flashcards
Perilous
full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south”
Contusion
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
“a dark contusion on his cheek was beginning to swell”
Contrition
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
“to show contrition for his crime he offered to do community service”
Vocation
a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
a person’s employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication.
“her vocation as a poet”
sen·tient
/ˈsen(t)SH(ē)ənt/
Capable of feeling things
able to perceive or feel things.
“she had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms”
Profligate
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
“profligate consumers of energy”
Obtuse
stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple. He is too obtuse to take a hint.
Cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
“he hoped to cajole her into selling the house”
Disarming
of manner or behavior) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
“he gave her a disarming smile”
ret·i·cent
/ˈredəs(ə)nt/
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
“she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs”
Sagacity
you are wise and prone to evaluating information before making a decision, you possess sagacity, the trait of solid judgment and intelligent choices.
Invigorate
give strength or energy to.
“the shower had invigorated her”
Bedside manner
the way in which a doctor treats people who are sick, especially showing kind, friendly, and understanding behavior: He has a very good bedside manner.
Charlatan
person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
“a self-confessed con artist and charlatan”
Admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
“she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven
Urge advise recommended
