pow #3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
chagrin n.
distress; shame
debilitate v
to deprive of strength
palatable adj
agreeable to the taste or sensibilities
veracity n
truthfulness; accuracy
chastise v
to criticize severely; to discipline; to admonish
adept adj
. highly skilled; practiced
debacle n
a disastrous failure; a disruption
fathom v
to understand; to comprehend
sanctimonious adj
giving a hypocritical appearance of piety
modicum n
a small amount of something
discombobulate v
to throw into confusion or bewilderment
eclectic adj
consisting of a diverse variety or elements
flout v
to show scorn or lack of respect for
proclivity n
a sting inclination toward something
vacillate v.
to fluctuate; to hesitate
mundane adj
ordinary; commonplace
hierarchy n
body of people, things, or concepts divided into ranks
commandeer v
to seize or confiscate, often for military use
assuage v
to ease; to pacify
arduous adj
difficult; burdensome; strenuous
