Vocab A-C Flashcards
(32 cards)
abjure
to reject, renounce
abrogate
to abolish, usually by authority
acrimony
bitterness, discord
acumen
keen insight
adumbrate
to sketch out in a vague way
alacrity
eagerness, speed
anathema
cursed, detested person
antipathy
a strong dislike, repugnance
approbation
praise
arrogate
to take without justification
ascetic
practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline
aspersion
curse, expression of ill-will
assiduous
hard working, diligent
blandish
to coax using flattery
boon
a gift or blessing
brusque
short, abrupt, dismissive
buffet
to strike with force
an arrangement of food set out on a table
burnish
to polish, shine
buttress
to support, hold up
something that offers support
cacophony
tremendous noise
cajole
to urge, coax
calumny
to attempt to spoil someones reputation by rumors
capricious
subject to whim, fickle
clemency
mercy