Level VII Flashcards
(50 cards)
Redress
Reparation, compensation; satisfaction for a wrong done
Anomalous
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Didactic
Designed or intended to teach; often morally instructive
Truncate
To cut short; shorten by cutting or lopping off
Abstemious
Restraining from self-indulgence; especially in eating or drinking
Ethereal
Heavenly, very light, delicate or refined
Bombastic
Pompous, pretentious, inflated
Senescent
Aging; growing old
Pernicious
Deadly, fatal, destructive causing much harm
Catholic
Universal, all inclusive, all embracing, comprehensive, tolerant
Objurgation
A harsh scolding
Effusive
Overflowing, gushing; expressing emotion in an excessive or unrestrained manner
Umbrage
Offense, resentment
Vicissitude
Change, variation
Contentious
Argumentative, quarrelsome, ready or eager to argue, bicker, or debate
Obeisance
A gesture or attitude of respect and submission
Assiduous
Hardworking, done with persistent and untiring attention
Duplicity
Deceit, dishonesty, deception
Insouciant
Carefree, nonchalant, lightheartedly unconcerned or indifferent
Myrmidon
Loyal follower, faithful servant
Nascent
Beginning to exist or develop, in the process of being born or begun
Accede
To consent, yield, give in or agree to; especially under pressure
Magnanimous
Noble, honorable, high-minded, unselfish