38 Flashcards
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demeanor
outward behavior or bearing.
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
bespectacled
(of a person) wearing eyeglasses.
geriatric
relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare.
consequential
following as a result or effect.
irregularities
the state or quality of being irregular.
exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
intricate
very complicated or detailed.
disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
acquiesce
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
inexact
not quite accurate or correct.
preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
unsubstantiated
not supported or proven by evidence.
ensconce
establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.
reluctant
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
pedant
a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
Immaculate
(person or cloths) perfect clean, near, tidy
melodious
of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful. pleasant-sounding.
atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
omnipotent
having unlimited power; able to do anything.
subjugate
bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.