Ch. 1-3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Feign (V)
To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend.
Supercilious (Adj.)
Having or showing arrogant superiority and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
Conscientious (Adj.)
Meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular.
Incredulous (Adj.)
Indicating or showing unbelief.
Reciprocal (Adj.)
Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent.
Wan (Adj.)
Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color.
Complacent (Adj.)
Often without awareness of potential some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied.
Intimation (V.)
Make known subtly and indirectly; hunt.
Infinite (Adj.)
Indefinitely or exceedingly large.
Anon (Adj.)
In a short time; soon.
Contiguous (Adj.)
Connecting without a break, uninterrupted.
Facet (N.)
Aspect; phase; side.
Cower (V.)
To crouch, as in fear or shame.
Interpose (V.)
To step in between parties at variance; mediate.
Apathetic (Adj.)
Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive.
Languid (Adj.)
Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.
Imply (V.)
To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.
Strident (Adj.)
Having a shrill, irritating quality or character.
Deft (Adj.)
Nimble; skillful; clever.
Clad (Adj.)
Dressed; covered.
Permeate (V.)
To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate.
Innuendo (N.)
An indirect comment about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
Erroneous (Adj.)
Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong.
Vehement (Adj.)
Strongly emotional; intense or passionate.
