four Flashcards
1
Q
spur of the moment; no preparation at all
A
impromptu
2
Q
prepared beforehand but not delivered well
A
extemporaneous
3
Q
abundant
A
rife (rife with)
4
Q
a fortunate accident
A
serendipity
5
Q
smallness in number; not enough
A
paucity (paucity of)
6
Q
pleasing, soothing, agreeable; sweet to taste
A
dulcet
7
Q
lacking something needed or desirable
A
destitute
8
Q
to run at the nose; to cry or whine; to speak or act in a whining manner
A
snivel
9
Q
an abusive expression or speech
A
invective
10
Q
a combination of incongruous parts; an imaginary monster
A
chimera
11
Q
to present for acceptance; offer
A
proffer
12
Q
empty boasting; cocky manner
A
braggadocio
