First 25 words Flashcards
(25 cards)
Aberration (n).
something that differs from the norm
abhor (v).
to hate, detest
acquiesce (v).
to agree without protesting
alacrity (n).
eagerness, speed
amiable (adj).
friendly
appease (v).
to calm, satisfy
arcane (adj).
obscure, secret, known only by a few
avarice (n).
excessive greed
brazen (adj).
excessive greed
brusque (adj).
short, abrupt, dismissive
cajole (v).
to urge, coax
callous (adj).
harsh, cold, unfeeling
candour (n).
honesty, frankness
chide (v).
to voice disapproval
circumspect (adj).
cautious
clandestine (adj).
secret
coerce (v).
to make somebody do something by force or threat
coherent (adj).
logically consistent, intelligible
complacency (n).
self-satisfied ignorance of danger
confidant (n).
a person entrusted with secrets
connive (v).
to plot, scheme
cumulative (adj).
increasing, building up itself
cynical (adj).
believing the worst of others, esp that all acts are selfish
debase (v).
to lower the quality or esteem of something
