pgs 230-268 Flashcards
(24 cards)
polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters.
small talk
intensely painful
excrutiating
the outward appearance or apparent form of something esp. when the reality is differant
semblance
extremely unpleasent
obnoxious
having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
judicious
optimistic or positive esp. in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
sanguine
be of the same opinion
concur
express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.
rebuke
compensate for harm or loss
indemnify
feel a powerful desire for
crave
clever, original, and inventive
ingenious
a record of events year by year
annals
deep regret or guilt for a wrong commited
remorse
delay or postpone action; put off doing something
procrastinate
not showing care for the consequences; rash
imprudent
a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction
hysteric
an open rebellion against the proper authorities; esp by soldiers or sailors against their officers
mutiny
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
audacious
make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrong doing; strongly imply the guilt
incriminate
a number of, bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.
volley
a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behavior.
oath
cause to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
mortify
hat made from felted beaver fur
beaver hat
succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something
induce
