| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Latitude | an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator |
| Demur | take exception to |
| Oblique | indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way |
| Faction | a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue |
| Satiate | overeat or eat immodestly |
| Immutable | unchangeable |
| Cacophony | loud confusing disagreeable sounds |
| Enervate | weaken mentally or morally |
| Sanguine | confidently optimistic and cheerful |
| Flummery | meaningless ceremonies and flattery, a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal |
| Syndicate | an association of companies for some definite purpose |
| Latent | not presently active, potentially existing but not presently evident or realized |
| Reparation | compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury |
| Cajole | To impose on or dupe by flattering speech. |
| Saturnine | bitter or scornful |
| Rejoinder | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
| Speculate | reflect deeply on a subject |
| Quiescent | being quiet or still or inactive |
| Innuendo | an indirect (and usually malicious) implication |
| Disparage | to speak of in a slighting way or negatively; to belittle |
| Dulcet | extremely pleasant in a gentle way |
| Serenity | tranquility; calmness; peacefulness |
| Concur | To agree., happen simultaneously |
| Inexorable | not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course |
| Surmise | infer from incomplete evidence |
Combine with other sets
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace