Basic V Flashcards
(22 cards)
presumption
noun: an assumption that is taken for granted
noun: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
tact
noun: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
steadfast
adjective: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakeable
enmity
noun: a state of deep-seated ill-will
pastoral
adjective: relating to the countryside in a pleasant sense
unprecedented
adjective: having never been done or known before; novel
complacent
adjective: contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions
devolve
verb: pass on or delegate to another
verb: grow worse (usually “devolve into”)
malevolent
adjective: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
tout
verb: advertise in strongly positive terms; show off
destitute
adjective: poor enough to need help from others
adjective: completely wanting or lacking (usually “destitute of”
tarnish
verb: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
taxing
adjective: use to the limit; exhaust
quip
noun: a witty saying or remark
verb: to make a witty remark, to say in jest
convoluted
adjective: highly complex or intricate
elude
verb: escape understanding
reservation
noun: an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly
candidness
noun: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
credulity
noun: tendency to believe readily
exemplify
verb: be characteristic of
verb: clarify by giving an example of
perturb
verb: disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed
retract
verb: pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
