Drill2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Extol
Praise enthusiastically
Sycophant
A person who acts obsequiously( being too attentive and agreeing) towards someone important to gain their favour
Pedants
A person excessively concerned with minor details or rules
Maverick
Unorthodox independent minded ppl
Interminable
Endless/ never ending
Assiduous
Showing great care or perseverance
Pecuniary
Relating to or consisting of money
Sinecure
A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder a status or financial benefit
Mendicant
Given to begging
Panacea
A remedy for all difficulties or diseases
Detrimental
Tending to cause harm
Deride
Express contempt for
Commodious
Roomy or comfortable
Ubiquitous
Present appearing or found everywhere
Lucrative
Producing a great deal of profit
Discerning
Having ir showing good judgement
Obeisance
Deferential respect
Exacerbate
Make a problem worse
Exasperate
Irritate someone intensely
Attenuate
Reduce the effect or value of