Week 1,2,3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together
Camaraderie
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
Digression
A claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action
Counter claim
Making an exaggerated outward show
Pretentious
Match or surpass (of a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Emulate
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Fastidious
A refutation or contradiction
Rebuttal
Not being what it purports to be, false or fake
Spurious
A large excessive amount of (something)
Plethora
Unselfish, concerned with the wellbeing of others
Altruistic
Praise or flattery that is excessive
Adulation
Concise, using very few words
Laconic
Acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner
Lethargic
Unable to make choices
Indecisive
Abundantly supplied, complete
Replete
Noisy in a coarse offensive way, obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense
Blatant
Cancel, deny, repeal
Abrogate
One who is just a beginner at something requiring kill and experience
Novice
Willing to betray one’s trust
Perfidious
Standing out so as to be clearly visible (attracting notice and attention)
Conspicuous
Extremely unpleasant, of little worth or value
Vile
Greatly dismayed or horrified
Appalled
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Remorse
Feeling characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust (offensive)
Indignantly