Ch.3 Flashcards
(51 cards)
1
Q
Bliss
A
Perfect happiness.
2
Q
Blithe
A
Merry.
3
Q
Buoy
A
Keep afloat.
4
Q
Complacency
A
Smugness.
5
Q
Convival
A
Sociable.
6
Q
Delectable
A
Delightful.
7
Q
Ecstasy
A
State of overwhelming joy.
8
Q
Elated
A
Joyful.
9
Q
Frolic
A
Run happily.
10
Q
Gala
A
Characterized by festivity.
11
Q
Jocund
A
Cheerful.
12
Q
Jubilant
A
Rejoicing.
13
Q
Ascetic
A
Self-denying.
14
Q
Chagrin
A
Embarrassment.
15
Q
Compunction
A
Regret.
16
Q
Contrite
A
Repentant.
17
Q
Dejected
A
Sad.
18
Q
Disconsolate
A
Cheerless.
19
Q
Disgruntled
A
Displeased.
20
Q
Doleful
A
Mournful.
21
Q
Glum
A
Moody.
22
Q
Lament
A
Deplore.
23
Q
Maudlin
A
Weakly sentimental.
24
Q
Nostalgia
A
Homesickness.
25
Pathetic
Arousing pity.
26
Pensive
Melancholy.
27
Plight
Unfortunate state.
28
Poignant
Piercing.
29
Sullen
Glum.
30
Throes
Anguish.
31
Tribulation
Suffering.
32
Burly
Husky.
33
Buxom
Plump and attractive.
34
Cherubic
Chubby and innocent-looking.
35
Obese
Extremely overweight.
36
Pudgy
Short and plump.
37
Attenuate
Weaken.
38
Emaciated
Unnaturally thin.
39
Haggard
Gaunt.
40
Lank
Lanky.
41
Svelte
Slender.
42
Adulation
Flattery.
43
Blandishment
Enticement.
44
Cajole
Coax.
45
Curry Favor
Seek to gain favor by flattery.
46
Fulsome
Repulsive.
47
Ingratiate
Work into favor.
48
Lackey
Toady.
49
Obsequious
Fawning.
50
Sycophant
Parasitic flatterer.
51
Truckle
Submit in a subservient manner to a superior.
