List 1 Flashcards
(53 cards)
motif
N - reoccurring/dominant theme or idea
specious
adj - deceptively pleasing or good
other forms specious
speciously- adv speciousness - N
intimidate
Vt- to threaten or make timid, terrify/frighten
pliant
adj- easily bent, flexible
intricacy
N - complexity in terms of detail or design
irrelevant
adj- off task/topic, not related to the matter at hand
strident
adj- having /making a harsh/irritating sound or tone
officious
adj- bothersome/meddlesome/interfering
festoon
N- A decorative chain, string, necklace Vt- to form a string/chain/necklace
evacuation
N- withdrawal from an area
spontaneous
adj- spur of the moment (without planning)
ebullience
N- high spirits
unintelligible
adj- not able to be understood/unclear/confusing
indignant
adj- expressing/showing strong displeasure (at something unfair or offensive)
antagonism
N- hostility or opposition towards something
belligerence
N- warlike / hostile nature /attitude
chastisement
N- criticism/discipline/punishment
ecstasy
N- overpowering feeling/delight
tacit
adj- unspoken/unexpressed
effigy
N- where presentation/image (often of a hated figure)
assent
V- The act of agreement (after thoughtful consideration) N- Agreement
decorous
adj. - proper, becoming, dignified
diffident
adj- lacking confidence/showing restraint/shy