EL 1 Flashcards
1
Q
recrudescence
A
revival of material that had previously been settled
2
Q
inimical
A
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly
3
Q
jettison
A
throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship
4
Q
distill
A
extract the essential meaning
5
Q
modish
A
following what is currently popular and fashionable
6
Q
sanguine
A
optimistic or positive
7
Q
pernicious
A
having a harmful effect
8
Q
expedient
A
convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral
9
Q
discomfit
A
make someone feel uneasy or embarrased
10
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calumnious
A
defamatoy
11
Q
inveigle
A
persuade ti do something by means of deception or flattery
12
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posturing
A
behave in a way to impress or mislead
13
Q
snare
A
trap
14
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beholden
A
indebted
15
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ill at ease
A
uncomfortable or embarrased
