Week 11 Flashcards
1
Q
Bloviate
A
(v) to speak or write verbosely, especially in an inflated or empty way
2
Q
Callous
A
(adj) showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
3
Q
Credulity
A
(n) willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
4
Q
Excoriate
A
(v) criticize severely
5
Q
Harangue
A
(n) a lengthy and aggressive speech
6
Q
Ingenue
A
(n) an innocent or naive young woman
7
Q
Laconic
A
(adj) using very few words
8
Q
Pusillanimous
A
(adj) showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
9
Q
Reprobate
A
(n) an unprincipled person (often used humorously or affectionately)
10
Q
Surfeit
A
(n) an excessive amount of something
