Untitled Flashcards Set

accolade (noun)

a mark of acknowledgment or expression of praise; that which confers praise or honor.

apocryphal (adj)

being of questionable authenticity.

brazen (adj)

marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness; shameless or impudent.

brevity (noun)

shortness or conciseness of explanation; exact use of words in writing or speech.

candor (noun)

the trait of being honest and frank.

complacent (adj)

satisfied, with no desire to change or improve.

compunction (noun)

a feeling of deep regret, usually for misdeed.

equanimity (noun)

evenness of mind especially under stress.

façade (noun)

a false appearance meant to conceal reality.

insipid (adj)

lacking taste or flavor, lacking in qualities that interest.

laconic (adj)

of few words; expressing oneself with minimal words to the point of seeming mysterious or rude.

loquacious (adj)

full of excessive talk.

nuance (noun)

a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.

ruminate (verb)

to think about something in great detail; to ponder.

unilateral (adj)

one-sided.