Hhh Flashcards
1
Q
Contemptuous
A
Scornful ((showing contempt))/disdainful/Condescending
2
Q
Pallid
A
Lacks vigour/intensity
Pale from illness
3
Q
Ordeal
A
Unpleasant and prolonged experience
4
Q
Surreptitious
A
Kept secret especially because it would be frowned upon by society.
5
Q
Conviviality
A
Friendliness, friendly + lively
6
Q
Bereft (of)
A
Deprived (of) // lacking
7
Q
Impetus
A
Incentive, catalyst, motivation
8
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Compos mentis
A
Having full control of one’s mind
9
Q
Sotto voce
A
In a quiet voice
10
Q
Disparage
A
To belittle
11
Q
Fulsome
A
Excessively complimentary or. Abundant/generous quantity
12
Q
Ignominy
A
Public shame or disgrace
13
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Erstwhile
A
Former(ly)
