Vocab 1/23

Convivial

friendly, lively, and enjoyable "a ___ cocktail party"

Felicitous

well chosen or suited to the circumstances, pleasing and fortunate. "the view was the room's only ___ feature"

Indigent

poor; needy. "a charity for the relief of ___ artists"

Misanthrope

a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. "Scrooge wasn't the mean-spirited ___ most of us believe him to be"

Pertinacious

holding firmly to an opinion or course of action; persistent. "he worked with a ___ resistance to interruptions"

Allay

to diminish or put to rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). "The teacher tried to ___ the students' anxiety before the exam."

Ephemeral

lasting for a very short time; fleeting. "The beauty of the sunset was ___, disappearing within minutes."

Furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble. "She cast a ___ glance at her watch."

Inordinate

excessive or unrestrained; immoderate. "His ___ desire for wealth led to his downfall."

Raiment

clothing or garments; attire. "Her elegant ___ caught everyone's attention at the gala."