Tier 2.5 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does ‘Abstruse’ mean?
Difficult to understand; obscure.
What does ‘Accrue’ mean?
To accumulate or receive over time.
What does ‘Acquiesce’ mean?
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
What does ‘Besmirch’ mean?
To damage the purity or integrity of; to sully.
What does ‘Explicit’ mean?
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
What does ‘Histrionic’ mean?
Overly theatrical or dramatic in character or style.
What does ‘Impropriety’ mean?
Failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty.
What does ‘Inveigle’ mean?
To persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery.
What does ‘Penitent’ mean?
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
What does ‘Probity’ mean?
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
What does ‘Purport’ mean?
To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely.
What does ‘Repercussion’ mean?
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
What does ‘Revelation’ mean?
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
What does ‘Surfeit’ mean?
An excessive amount of something.
What does ‘Unsavory’ mean?
Morally offensive; unpleasant or distasteful.
