Flashcards: K. Nordstrom Week 7: English
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Terms | Definitions |
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 eloquent | having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively; clearly showing feeling or meaning Martin Luther King, Jr. was thought to be an __________ speaker. |
| preemptive | done to stop an unwanted act by another group, country, etc., from happening The country took __________ action against the perceived enemy. |
| doppelganger | someone who looks like someone else I saw your __________ yesterday. |
| facetious | used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper She made a __________ remark. |
| nonplussed | so surprised or confused by something that you do not know what to say, think, or do He was __________ by his daughter's confession that she had stolen the CD. |
| preposterous | very foolish or silly The whole idea is __________! |
| grumble | to complain quietly about something; to talk in an unhappy way; to make a low, heavy sound Some of the customers have been __________ing about poor service. |
| wistful | having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past She was __________ for a moment, then asked, "Do you remember the old playground?" |
| nefarious | evil or immoral He thought of a nefarious scheme to cheat people out of their money. |
| accolade | an award or an expression of praise The movie's special effects have drawn __________s from both fans and critics. |
| dogmatic | expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted She's become so _________ lately that arguing with her is pointless. |
| contrite | feeling or showing regret for bad behavior "I should have been more careful," he said __________ly. |
| iconoclast | a person who criticizes or opposes beliefs and practices that are widely accepted Many people were offended by his __________ic theories |
| rancor | an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly In the end, the debate created a degree of __________ among the committee members. |
| exacerbate | to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse His angry comments tend to __________ tensions in the negotiation process. |