Lesson 14 Word List

Vocabulary flashcards for Lesson 14.

Acerbic

1. Bitter or sour to the taste. 2. Biting or stinging in tone; sarcastic.

Canard

A groundless report or story, often one made up deliberately to deceive.

Debonair

Elegant in appearance and charming in manner.

Deign

To lower oneself in one's own estimation; to condescend.

Dotage

Mental deterioration associated with advanced age.

Foist

To impose something unwanted or unneeded on an unwilling recipient.

Insipid

1. Tasteless. 2. Lacking excitement; uninteresting.

Misconstrue

To misunderstand or misinterpret.

Narcissism

Excessive admiration of oneself.

Overweening

1. Excessively proud. 2. Lacking restraint; Immoderate.

Paean

A hymn of joy, praise, or appreciation.

Repartee

Conversation marked by quick and witty verbal exchanges.

Repine

To express deep sadness or discontent; to long for something lost.

Sartorial

Relating to clothing, especially tailored clothing.

Svelte

Slender and graceful; having sleek lines.