Set 3 Flashcards
(29 cards)
1
Q
self indulgence, pleasure-seeking
A
hedonism
2
Q
using few words; brief; to the point
A
laconic
3
Q
indirect; slanting
A
oblique
4
Q
feathers of a bird
A
plumage
5
Q
acceptance of fate
A
resignation
6
Q
stubborn; resolute; holding firm to a purpose
A
tenacious
7
Q
tribute; honor; praise
A
accolade
8
Q
support; prop up
A
bolster
9
Q
puzzling; enigmatic
A
cryptic
10
Q
short-lived
A
ephemeral
11
Q
a pleasure seeker
A
hedonist
12
Q
expression of great regret or sorrow
A
lamentation
13
Q
destroy; demolish; eradicate
A
obliterate
14
Q
fall suddenly and steeply
A
plummet
15
Q
determination
A
resolution
16
Q
not certain
A
tentative
17
Q
to agree to; give into
A
acquiesce
18
Q
arrogant, pompous language
A
bombast
19
Q
cut short
A
curtail
20
Q
someone who appreciates good food and drink
A
epicure
21
Q
listen to
A
heed
22
Q
ridicule; spoof
A
lampoon
23
Q
totally aware
A
oblivious
24
Q
raised platform
A
podium
25
echoing
resonant
26
flimsy, not solid
tenuous
27
sharp; pungent
acrid
28
ill-mannered
boorish
29
believing that people act only out of selfish motives
cynical
