Final Flashcards
(20 cards)
critical as in actions or comments; dishonoring; tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing
Derogatory
Inadequate quantity, scantiness, small or insufficient amount
Paucity
Present everywhere; widespread constantly encountered
Ubiquitous
a mild or indirect expression used instead of an unpleasant one (a nice way of stating something)
Euphemism
causing to be mislead or deceived; unreal; false impression
Illusory
Strong attraction or inclination toward or for something; fondness; attachment
Penchant
Clever but unsound reasoning or logic; a false argument; trickery
Sophistry
To free from errors; to correct
Emend
Servilely compliant or deferential; fawning; subservient; submissive
Obsequious
Formal praise; lavish commendation; warm praise
Encomium
Dislike or distaste for someone or something
Aversion
Lacking taste or savor; interesting, dull; stale; lifeless; dead
Insipid
Half hearted; indifferent; careless; superficial
Perfunctory
Gather and store away; collect for preserving
Garner
Disguise; ignore; give a false impression
Dissemble
Frustrate; embarrass; involve in difficulties
Discomfit
Social set; group of people meeting on a regular basis
Coterie
Reclining; leaning; lying down; inactive or idle
Recumbent
About to happen; likely to occur at any moment
Imminent
Conceited; unduly confident; arrogant; egotistical
Overweening
