26 Flashcards
(24 cards)
excoriate
censure or criticize severely.
bilious
affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.
construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
raconteur
a person who tells anecdotes(a short amusing or interesting story) in a skillful and amusing way.
magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
besiege
surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to.
intrepid
fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
immure
enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
atavism
a tendency to revert to something ancient or ancestral.
deign
do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity.
conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
pontificate
express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.
begrudge
envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).
trenchant
vigorous(strong, healthy, and full of energy) or incisive in expression or style.
umbrage
offense or annoyance.
temerity
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
plodding
slow-moving and unexciting.
objurgate
rebuke severely; scold.
acerbic
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
pollyannaish
unrealistically optimistic
contrition
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
