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VOcab

Terms in this set (36)

Circumspection (n)-
careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences
Tumult (n)-
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
Caprice (n)-
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
Sarcastic (adj)-
given to using irony in order to mock or convey
Unassailed (adj)-
unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated
Detest (v)-
dislike intensely
Countenance (n)-
(V)
-a person's face or facial expression
-admit as acceptable or possible
Insupportable (adj)-
unable to be justified or tolerated
Fastidious (adj)-
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Affectation (n)-
behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
Surmise (v)-
to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
Censure (v)-
to express severe disapproval of something/someone in a formal statement
Supercilious (adj)-
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Denominated (v)-
to give a name to; to express a sum of money in a specific unit
Impertinent (adj)-
not showing proper respect; not relevant to a particular matter
Felicity (n)-
intense happiness; ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Accost (v)-
to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively
Contrivance (n)-
a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a purpose
Extort (v)-
to obtain something by force, threats, or other unfair means
Self- complacent (adj)-
showing smug satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
Conjecture (n)-
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
Scrupulous (adj)-
a person/ process diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to detail
Gallantry (n)-
courageous behavior; polite attention or respect given by men and women
Candor (n)-
the quality of being open and honest in expression
Ascertain (v)-
to find something out for certain; to make sure of
Disconcert (v)-
to disturb the composure of (unsettle)
Mortification (v)-
to cause someone to feel embarrassed and ashamed
Vanity (n)-
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance and achievements
Pride (n)-
the quality or state of being proud; a reasonable or justifiable self- respect
Mirth (n)-
amusement especially as expressed in laughter
Decorum (n)-
behavior keeping with good taste and propriety (etiquette)
Affinity (n)-
a spontaneous or natural liking of something/one; relationship by marriage
Paltry (adj)-
a small or meager amount; petty
Complacency (n)-
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself/ achievements
Estimable (adj)-
worthy of great respect
Prudent (adj)-
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
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