Group 2 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Assess
V. To estimate the value of
Astute
Adj. cunning; sky; crafty
Atrophy
V. To waste away through lack of nutrition
Audacious
Adj. fearless; bold
Augment
V. To increase or add to; to make larger
Austere
Adj. harsh; severe; strict
Authentic
Adj. real; genuine; trustworthy
Authoritarian
Adj. acting as a dictator; demanding obedience
Banal
Adj. coming; petty; ordinary
Belittle
V. To make small; to think lightly of
Benefactor
N. One who helps others; a donor
Benevolent
Adj. kind, generous
Benign
Ask. Mild; harmless
Biased
Adj. prejudiced; influenced; not neutral
Blasphemous
Adj. irreligious; away from acceptable standards
Blithe
Adj. happy; cheery; merry
Brevity
N. Briefness; shortness
Candid
Adj. honest; truthful; sincere
Capricious
Adj. changeable; fickle
Caustic
Adj. burning; sarcastic; harsh
Censor
V. To examine and delete objectionable material
Censure
V. To criticize or disapprove of
Charlatan
N. An imposter; fake
Coalesce
V. To combine; come together