Chapter 10 - 16 Flashcards
They treated us with ‘courtesy’ and kindness.
behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others
Rather than yell and ‘remonstrate’ with an individual, I will simply walk away from an argument.
to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
A ‘magnanimous’ donation to the town’s animal shelter
showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit; showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind
The eyewitness couldn’t identify the aircraft, ‘ergo’ it must have been from another planet
therefore; hence
she could be heard on the telephone ‘confabulating’ with someone
to talk informally : chat; to hold a discussion : confer; to fill in gaps in memory by fabrication
The Egyptian sphinx has the body of a ‘recumbent’ lion.
suggestive of repose : leaning, resting
The town is a ‘congenial’ place for raising children.
having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : kindred; agreeably suited to one’s nature, tastes, or outlook
She was struck with ‘revulsion’ at the sight of the dead animal.
a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
The quality of the film was ‘vitiated’ by poor acting.
to make faulty or defective : impair
The trouble-maker had a ‘propensity’ for infamous crimes.
an often intense natural inclination or preference
Once upon a time, if you were an unwed mother, you were viewed as a source of ‘ignominy’.
disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action; deep personal humiliation and disgrace
‘In lieu of’ oil-lamps, incandescent electric 6-volt lamps are now employed.
instead
I use a ‘calabash’ gourd as a water bottle.
gourd; one whose hard shell is used for a utensil
She’s very ‘punctilious’ about the use of proper grammar.
marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
The candidate caused ‘consternation’ among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue.
amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
