chapter 1 Flashcards
approbation
the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise
assuage
to make easier or milder, receive, to quiet
coalition
a combination
decadence
a decline or excessive self indulgence
elicit
to draw forth or bring out from some source.
expostulate
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or condition
hackneyed
used so often as to lack freshness or originality
hiatus
a gap opening or a break, pause
innuendo
a hint or indirect suggestion
interceed
to plead on behalf of someone else
jaded
wearied, worn out, dulled
lurid
causing shock, horror or revulsion
meritorious
worthy, deserving recognition and praise
petulant
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irrupted and upset
prerogative
a special right or privilege, a special quality of showing excellence
provincial
pertaining to an outlying area, (redneck town)
simulate
to make a pretense of, imitate: to show the out signs of
transcend
to rise above or beyond, to exceed
umbrage
shade cast by trees, foliage giving shade, an overshadowing influence or power
unctuous
excessively smooth or smug, trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness.
