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Section 1
(50 cards)
veracious
(adj.) - honest, truthful
apprise
to inform
capitulate
(v.) to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel
animadvert
to comment critically on; to censure
gastronome
a person who is knowledgeable about good food and drink; a gourmet
dilapidated
falling apart or ruined, run-down
veritably
being truly or very much so
mercurial
characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood
confederate
a person who is given a role to play in a study so that the social context can be manipulated
commendable
worthy of praise
extol (v)
to praise highly
impetuous
rash, impulsive
anatomize
analyze down to the smallest detail
incongruous (adj)
not in keeping, unsuitable, incompatible,
diffidence
shyness; lack of confidence
unconcionable
unreasonable, without conscience
assure (v)
to promise that something is true
feigned
pretended
Florid (adj)
excessively decorated or embellished
appraise
(v.) to assess the worth or value of (A realtor will come over tonight to appraise our house.)
epicure
someone who appreciates good food and drink
atrophy
to waste away
sangfroid
composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
unequivocal
absolute; certain
appurtenant
supporting
Maligned
speak evil of, speak harmful truths, slander
carouse
(v.) to party, celebrate (We caroused all night after getting married.)
complacent
satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
ensure (v)
to make something certain to happen
unduly (adv)
excessively
navel-gazing
useless or excessive self-contemplation
gourmet
a person who likes fine food and is a good judge of its quality
Noisome
Unpleasant or disagreeable
frenetic
frantic; frenzied
sundry
various or diverse
ubiquitous
being everywhere at the same time
directive
an instruction or order given by someone in authority
tangential
merely touching or slightly connected; only superficially relevant
disinterested
unbiased
impervious
incapable of being affected
voracious
(adj.) having a huge appetite, greedy, ravenous; excessively eager
extol (v)
to praise highly
complasiant
inclined or disposed to please
Tangent
going off the main subject
pedagogy (n)
the profession or principles of teaching, or instructing
placated
To appease or pacify
indubitable
certain, not to be doubted or denied
Enervate
Lacking physical, mental or moral vigor
laudatory
expressing praise
conversly
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Section 2
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