Vocab List #5 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Appease
A
calm and satisfy someone by giving in to their demands
Example sentence: The manager tried to appease the angry customer by offering a full refund.
2
Q
Refine
A
remove impurities or unwanted elements
3
Q
Disenchantment
A
a feeling of disappointment about someone you previously admired.
4
Q
Manic
A
showing wild and deranged excitement + energy.
5
Q
Augment
A
make something greater by adding to it.
6
Q
Bereft
A
deprived of or lacking something
7
Q
Dour
A
relentless severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
8
Q
Fortitude
A
courage through pain and adversity
Additional information: Fortitude is often seen as a key virtue in times of difficulty.
9
Q
Gibe
A
an insult or mocking remark
10
Q
Guise
A
an outward appearance that conceals the true nature of someone or something.
