Chapter 6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Abashed
Embarrassed
Aloof
Standing apart from others by choice
Anguish(v)
To cause deep pain or sorrow
Anguish(n)
Great mental suffering distress or pain
Articulate(v)
To pronounce distinctly, to express well in words
Articulate(adj)
Able to use language officially ,expressed clearly and forcefully
Bask
Expose oneself to ,to take pleasure in
Defect(n)
In imperfection or blemish of some kind
Defect(v)
To desert a cause or organization
Finesse(n)
Delicate skill
Finesse(v)
To accomplish something by cleverness
Flaunt
To show off
Forthright
Direct or straightforward
Genial
Pleasantly cheerful
Instill
To add gradually
Ostracize
To exclude from a group or send away
Premonition
Forewarning or forebodying of a future events
Pseudonym
A pen name
Purge(v)
To wash away impurities
Purge(n)
The process of getting rid of something or someone decisively
Rehabilitate
to restore to good condition
Repercussion
consequence of some action
Resolute
Bold or determined
Retentive
Able to hold or retaining knowledge easily