From Medium Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Fortitude
A
Courage, resilience
2
Q
Equanimity
A
Composure, mental calmness
3
Q
Diffidence
A
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self confidence
4
Q
Consternation
A
Amazement or dismay that lead to confusion
5
Q
Disportments
A
Hobbies, amusements, or diversions
6
Q
Canard
A
Unfounded rumor or story
7
Q
Pith
A
Core or central point
8
Q
Wheedling
A
Employ flattery to persuade someone
9
Q
Superfluous
A
Unnecessary
10
Q
Supine
A
Passive; apathetic
11
Q
Frisson
A
A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear, a thrill
12
Q
Fabulist
A
Creative liar
13
Q
Duplicity
A
Deceitfulness, double dealing
14
Q
Credulity
A
Tendency to believe people too easily
15
Q
Culling
A
Killing individual members to avoid overpopulation
