VOcab

Terms in this set (36)

Circumspection (n)-

careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

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

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

to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

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

intense happiness; ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively

Contrivance (n)-

a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a purpose

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

courageous behavior; polite attention or respect given by men and women

the quality of being open and honest in expression

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

excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance and achievements

the quality or state of being proud; a reasonable or justifiable self- respect

amusement especially as expressed in laughter

behavior keeping with good taste and propriety (etiquette)

a spontaneous or natural liking of something/one; relationship by marriage

a small or meager amount; petty

Complacency (n)-

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself/ achievements

Estimable (adj)-

worthy of great respect

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

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