Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
41 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Accentuate |
Stress or single out as important |
|
|
Aspire |
Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |
|
|
Exuberance |
The quality of feeling energetic |
|
|
Boycott |
Refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization |
|
|
Propriety |
Quality or state of being proper or suitable; appropriateness |
|
|
Despondent |
Without or almost without hope |
|
|
Divulge |
To make something secret known |
|
|
Eclectic |
Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas |
|
|
Hieroglyphic |
A writing system using picture symbols |
|
|
Impertinent |
Not showing enough respect; rude |
|
|
Laconic |
Brief and to the point |
|
|
Maneuver |
To turn and direct an object |
|
|
Mutation |
A change or alteration in form or qualities |
|
|
Recede |
Pull back |
|
|
Renegade |
Someone who rebels |
|
|
Tariff |
Tax on imports and exports |
|
|
Tranquil |
Calm and peaceful |
|
|
Subordinate |
Lower in rank or position |
|
|
Cohesion |
The state of sticking together |
|
|
Tumult |
A loud noise |
|
|
Sentiment |
A general opinion about something |
|
|
Peevish |
Easily annoyed |
|
|
Conjecture |
Guess |
|
|
Aggravate |
To make a bad situation worse |
|
|
Countenance (noun) |
A person’s face or facial expression |
|
|
Mutual |
Shared between two or more people |
|
|
Negligence |
An act of neglecting |
|
|
Morose |
Sullen and ill-tempered |
|
|
Intimation |
An indication or hint |
|
|
Perpetual |
Never ending or changing |
|
|
Churlish |
Rude |
|
|
Vehement |
Expressing strong feelings |
|
|
Susceptible |
Easily influenced or hurt |
|
|
Diabolical |
Evil or devilish |
|
|
Solace |
Give comfort |
|
|
Assault |
Attack |
|
|
Eloquent |
Clearly expressing something |
|
|
Malignity |
Intense ill will |
|
|
Vigilant |
Keeping careful watch |
|
|
Obtrusive |
Noticeable in an unpleasant way |
|
|
Dispel |
Make a feeling disappear |
