asdf Flashcards
(55 cards)
Decorum
means proper behavior or conduct
Adroit
means skillful and clever
Fastidious
means very attentive to detail; hard to please
Abrasive
means harsh or rough in manner or texture
Stigma
means a mark of shame or discredit
Forestall
means to prevent something by taking action ahead of time
Stint
means a period of time spent doing something
Encompass
means to include or surround completely
Flout
means to openly disregard or mock rules or laws
Interrogate
means to question thoroughly, often aggressively
Diabolic
means devilish or extremely evil
Atrophy
means to waste away or weaken (usually body parts or skills)
Exorbitant
means unreasonably high (usually referring to price or demand)
Disparity
means a great difference or inequality
Indolent
means lazy or avoiding activity
Sordid
means dirty, morally low, or shameful
Symmetrical
means balanced and the same on both sides
Platitude
means a dull, overused, or obvious remark
Culmination
means the highest point or final result of something
Homogeneous
means all the same or similar in kind
Obsequious
means overly submissive or eager to please
Misconstrue
means to misunderstand or misinterpret
Dilapidated
means in ruins or falling apart due to neglect
Plight
means a difficult or unfortunate situation