Shall we Dance Part 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Dissemble
to conceal behind a false appearance
Cynical
believing that people are motivated by selfishness; pessimistic
Torpor
inactivity
Ephemeral
lasting for brief time
Discredit
to bring shame or dishonor on
Tact
sensitivity in dealing with others
Predilection
a preference; a tendency to move toward favoring
Mirth
gladness; amusement, laughter
Inhibit
to hold back; to restrain
Dispassionate
not influenced by emotion or bias
Corroborate
to strengthen or support with evidence
inconsequatal
lacking importance
Articulate
characterized by clear or expressive language
Polarize
to set at opposite ends or extremes
Tenacity
persistence, determine
Caustic
harsh, stinging; saracistic
Boisterous
noisy; disorderly
Cogent
forcefully convicing
Latent
existing in hidden or dormant form
Adept
very skilled