Untitled Flashcards Set

Allay

To calm or relieve.

Bestial

Like a beast; cruel.

Convivial

Festive and sociable.

Coterie

A close group with shared interests.

Counterpart

Something that matches or complements another thing.

Demur

To object; an objection.

Effrontery

Shameless boldness.

Embellish

To decorate or improve with details.

Ephemeral

Short-lived.

Felicitous

Well-chosen; happy.

Furtive

Secret and sneaky.

Garish

Overly showy and tasteless.

Illusory

Misleading; not real.

Indigent

Very poor.

Inordinate

Excessive.

Jettison

To throw overboard; to get rid of.

Misanthrope

A person who hates people.

Pertinacious

Very persistent.

Picayune

Of little value or importance.

Raiment

Clothing.