lists 13&14 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘bequeath’ mean?
To leave to another in a will; to hand down.
What does ‘laud’ mean?
To praise highly.
What does ‘crass’ mean?
lacking refinement, sensitivity, or intelligence
What does ‘complacent’ mean?
Smug; self-satisfied; pleased with oneself.
What does ‘tribulation’ mean?
severe trouble, suffering, or a trying experience, often resulting from distress
What does ‘cajole’ mean?
To coax or persuade with insincere or false words; to wheedle.
What does ‘chagrin’ mean?
Mental distress due to disappointment or humiliation.
What does ‘docile’ mean?
Easily taught; responsive; tractable.
What does ‘vacillate’ mean?
To be indecisive in one’s opinions, desires, or actions
What does ‘sage’ mean?
Marked by wisdom and good judgment.
What does ‘dupe’ mean?
To deceive.
What does ‘acme’ mean?
Highest point; pinnacle.
What does ‘deter’ mean?
To restrain or discourage from action through fear.
What does ‘homily’ mean?
A homily is a sermon or religious speech offering encouragement or moral correction.
What does ‘epicure’ mean?
someone who enjoys eating food that is of very good quality, especially unusual or rare food.
What does ‘surfeit’ mean?
Excessive amount.
What does ‘itinerant’ mean?
Traveling from place to place.
What does ‘cache’ mean?
A hiding place.
What does ‘incite’ mean?
to stir up, or provoke someone to take action. It implies encouraging or inspiring someone to do something, frequently something undesirable or illegal.
What does ‘appease’ mean?
to satisfy, pacify, or make calm, especially by making concessions to an angry or demanding person, group, or situation. It can also mean to relieve or allay a feeling or desire.
