Lesson 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Adamant
A
Stubbornly determined; not swayed by pleas, appeals, or reason; adj
2
Q
Balk
A
A. To stubbornly or suddenly refuse to do something
B. To stop short and refuse to do something
VERB
3
Q
Camaraderie
A
Lighthearted good will; noun
4
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Cantankerous
A
Disagreeable; bad-tempered; likely to quarrel; adj
5
Q
Compliance
A
The act of going along with a request, demand, or rule; obedience; noun
6
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Presumptuous
A
Excessively bold or forward; going beyond what is proper or right; adj
7
Q
Propitiate
A
To soothe bad feelings; to appease; to regain friendship or good will; verb
8
Q
Tractable
A
Easily managed or controlled; adj
9
Q
Volition
A
The power of choosing or deciding; free will; nou
10
Q
Acquiesce
A
To agree or accept passively or without protest; verb
