TTC VOCAB 1-25 Flashcards
(25 cards)
adomish
warn or reprimand someone firmly
acclamation
loud and enthusiastic approval
animosity
a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
approbation
praise or approval
atonement
making amends for wrong doings
brevity
the use of few words; shortness
capricious
changing often and quickly; especially in mood or behavior
complacent
satisfied with how things are
consternation
great fear;shock
corroborate
to support or help prove by providing information or evidence; confirm
digenerate
having low moral standards; not honest, proper, or good
deprecate
o criticize or express disapproval of someone or something
destitute
extremely poor
disconcerted
to make someone upset or embarrassed
disparagemenet
to discredit reputation
elicit
to get a response or information from someone
emancipated
unnaturally skinny due to illness
exeplary
extremely good and deserving to be admired and copied
expeditiously
acting or done in a quick and efficient way
fortitude
mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger and pain
genteel
of or relating to people who have high social status
gregarious
enjoying the company of others
illustrious
admired and respected very much
impertinence
rude and showing a lack of respect