Level F1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Approbation
The expression of approval or favorable opinion
Assuage
To make easier or milder
Relieve or calm someone or thing
Coalition
A combination Union or merger of something for a purpose
Decadence
Decline decay or decay from excessive self indulgence
Elicit
To draw forth, bring out for some source
Expostulate
To attempt or dissuade someone. To reason someone to get them to change their mind
Hackneyed
Used so often as to lack originality
Hiatus
A gap or break
Innuendo
A hint or indirect suggestion
Intercede
To serve as a third party or a negotiator
Jaded
Wearied, worn out
Lurid
Causing shock, horror
Pale in color
Emotionally intense
Meritorious
Worthy deserving of award
Do not confuse with approbation
Petulant
Pouting I don’t want to do this… Whiney kids
Prerogative
Privilege
Provincial
Countrified or country like
Simulate
Imitate
Transcend
To rise above or beyond
Umbrage
Offense or resentment
Used after take
Unctuous
Oily/ excessively smooth or smug they are trying to be a kissup