LIST 9-11 Flashcards
(48 cards)
1
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Adulation
A
Excessive praise/admiration
2
Q
Ameliorate
A
Improve
3
Q
Cajole
A
Persuade by pleasant words or false promise
4
Q
Celestial
A
Heavenly/divine
5
Q
Dearth
A
Lack of
6
Q
Enigma
A
Puzzling/baffling situation
7
Q
Lassitude
A
Tired
8
Q
Levity
A
Lack of serious
9
Q
Pugnacious
A
Ready to fight
10
Q
Sectarian
A
Group within larger group of beliefs
Narrow minded
11
Q
Tenet
A
Principle/doctrine held by group
12
Q
Contemptuous
A
Worthless/lack of respect
13
Q
Indignant
A
Angry/furious
14
Q
Patronizing
A
Kindness that betrays superiority
15
Q
Obsequious
A
Obedient/attentive to gain something
16
Q
Wry
A
Sarcastic
17
Q
Chastise
A
Criticize severely
18
Q
Devious
A
Lying/sneaky
19
Q
Eclectic
A
Selections
20
Q
Insipid
A
Lack spirit
21
Q
Overt
A
Open
22
Q
Pariah
A
Outcast
23
Q
Relic
A
Part of past
24
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Repugnant
A
Disgusting/loathsome
25
Shrewd
Clever/wise
26
Thwart
Frustrate
27
Disdainful
Disrespectful/mocking
28
Elated
Joyful
29
Objective
Unbiased view
30
Reflective
Thoughts of past
31
Sarcastic
Sneer/caustic
32
Solemn
Sad reflection
33
Sullen
Sad/sincere
34
Abhor
Hate/detest
35
Accost
Confront
36
Berate
Scold
37
Concur
Agree
38
Destitute
Poor/lacking
39
Dire
Urgent/dreadful
40
Epiphany
Realization
41
Epitome
Example
42
Hubris
Pride
43
Quell
Suppress/put down forcibly
44
Vindicate
Clear of blame
45
Contrite
Remorse
46
Disparagement
Be little
47
Fallacious
Deceptive
48
Pious
Religious devotion
