Vocab

Front 1

exacerbate

Back 1

to make a situation worse, to irritate

Front 2

admonish

Back 2

to advise against something, to warn, to scold gently, to urge strongly

Front 3

unscathed

Back 3

undamaged, unharmed

Front 4

implausible

Back 4

not having the appearance of truth or reason

Front 5

efface

Back 5

to wipe out, to erase

Front 6

nonchalant

Back 6

carelessness, lack or interest or concern

Front 7

obliterate

Back 7

to blot out leaving no traces, to destroy

Front 8

condone

Back 8

to forgive or overlook

Front 9

catalyst

Back 9

someone or soemthing that brings about a change

Front 10

soporific

Back 10

causing sleep, drowsy

Front 11

carping

Back 11

complaining

Front 12

acquise

Back 12

to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others, to accede, to give consent by keeping silent

Front 13

gratuitous

Back 13

freely given, unnecessary, uncalled for

Front 14

talon

Back 14

the claw of a bird of prey, a human finger or hand that looks or grasps like a claw, any object suggestive of a heel or claw

Front 15

whet

Back 15

to sharpen, to make stronger, to stimulate

Front 16

wither

Back 16

to dry up, to shrivel, to cause to lose courage or to be ashamed

Front 17

pique

Back 17

to hurt the feelings of or make resentful, to arouse or excite

Front 18

eclectic

Back 18

consisting of selections from various sources

Front 19

articulate

Back 19

able to put ones thoughts into words easily and clearly

Front 20

exemplary

Back 20

serving as a model

Front 21

garrulous

Back 21

talkitive

Front 22

deter

Back 22

to discourage, to keep someone from doing something

Front 23

tactless

Back 23

not having or showing a sense of the right thing to do or say w/o causing anger or hurt feelings, without skill in dealing w/ people

Front 24

inadvertent

Back 24

not done on purpose, careless

Front 25

assuage

Back 25

to calm or soothe, to satisfy

Front 26

conspicuous

Back 26

clearly visible, remarkable

Front 27

kindle

Back 27

to ignite, arouse or inspire, to catch fire, to beocme aroused

Front 28

quandry

Back 28

condition of being doutbtful or confused

Front 29

resilient

Back 29

getting back strength or spirits quickly, springing back into shape or position

Front 30

labyrinth

Back 30

a maze, a complicated perplexing arrangement or course of affairs

Front 31

placate

Back 31

to soothe, to pacify

Front 32

devious

Back 32

not straightforward, lying, roundabout

Front 33

sporadic

Back 33

occuring at irregular intervals, isolated

Front 34

unobtrusive

Back 34

not readily noticeable

Front 35

respite

Back 35

a temporary cessation or postponement, usually of something desagreeable, interval of rest

Front 36

pugnacious

Back 36

eager and ready to fight, quarrelsome