Sadlier C unit 6

abashed (adj.)

embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

aloof (adj.)

withdrawn, standing apart from others

anguish (n)

great mental suffering

anguish (v)

to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow

articulate (v)

to pronounce distinctly

articulate (adj.)

able to use language effectively

bask (v)

to be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth

defect (n)

an imperfection, flaw or blemish

defect (v)

to desert a cause or organization

finesse (n)

delicate skill; tact and cleverness

finesse (v)

to accomplish something by cleaverness

flaunt (v)

to wave or flutter slowly

forthright (adj.)

frank, direct, straightforward

genial (adj.)

cordial,pleasantly cheerful or warm

instill (v)

to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in

ostracize (v)

to exclude from a group, banish or send away