34 Flashcards
(22 cards)
nonplussed
(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.
harried
feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed.
importuned
harass (someone) persistently for or to do something.
vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
extenuating
(of a factor or situation) serving to lessen the seriousness of an offense.
propitiate
win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them
decorous
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
innocuous
not harmful or offensive.
aphoristic
a concise statement of a principle
foment
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
enjoin
instruct or urge (someone) to do something.
remiss
lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
bowdlerize
remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective.
expound
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
peremptory
(especially of a person’s manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.
eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
preclude
prevent from happening; make impossible.
gall
bold and impudent behavior.
mawkish
sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.
impudent
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
