Group 23 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘allusive’ mean?
Characterized by indirect references or hints.
What does ‘astute’ mean?
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people.
What does ‘commence’ mean?
To begin or start something.
What does ‘convalescent’ mean?
In the process of recovering health and strength after illness.
What does ‘curb’ mean?
To restrain or control something.
What does ‘decry’ mean?
To publicly denounce or criticize.
What does ‘duress’ mean?
Threats or coercion to force someone to act.
What does ‘evoke’ mean?
To bring or recall to the conscious mind.
What does ‘fawn’ mean?
To show excessive affection or flattery.
What does ‘fret’ mean?
To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.
What does ‘glib’ mean?
Fluent but insincere and shallow.
What does ‘headstrong’ mean?
Determined to have one’s own way; stubborn.
What does ‘intermittent’ mean?
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous.
What does ‘ire’ mean?
Anger or rage.
What does ‘languid’ mean?
Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
What does ‘lull’ mean?
To calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds.
What does ‘mettlesome’ mean?
Full of spirit and courage; spirited.
What does ‘mollify’ mean?
To appease the anger or anxiety of someone.
What does ‘neutralize’ mean?
To counteract or cancel the effect of something.
What does ‘nonplussed’ mean?
Surprised and confused so much that one is unsure how to react.
What does ‘precipitous’ mean?
Dangerously high or steep.
What does ‘pretentious’ mean?
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
What does ‘profound’ mean?
Having deep meaning or significance.
What does ‘propagate’ mean?
To spread and promote an idea, theory, or practice.
