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Quiz #7
American/Whisl
Term | Definition |
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capricious | subject to whims or passing fancies |
brash | prone to act in a hasty manner |
blithe | cheerful, lighthearted; unconcerned |
tranquil | free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm |
askew | twisted to one side, crooked |
allure | (v) to entice, tempt (n) a strong attraction, charm |
acquiesce | to accept without protest, to agree |
spontaneous | arising naturally; not planned in advance |
sophomoric | immature or over confident; conceited |
rancor | bitter resentment or ill will |
poignant | deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell |
palatable | agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities |
righteous | acting in an upright, moral way |
altruistic | unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others |
assiduous | persistent, attentive, diligent |
ardent | very enthusiastic, impassioned |
allocate | to set apart or designate for a special purpose |
suave | smooth agreeable or polite |
stultify | to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on |
revel | to take great pleasure in |