FD VOCAB

sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad situation

abhorrence

a strong feeling of disgust; repulsion

expostulation

to reason earnestly with someone for purpose of persuasion or protest

conjecture

an opinion or idea not based on definite knowledge and is formed by guessing

impertinent

not showing proper respect

privation

the state of being deprived, especially a lack of what is needed for existence

supposition

an uncertain belief; assumption or hypothesis

ascertain

to make certain of something

imbibe

to absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge

obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion

impudence

not showing due respect for another person

subversion

the act of overthrowing or undermining something

rapture

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

vestige

a slight trace or amount of something that is disappearing

prudence

wisdom, good judgment, common sense

callous

heartless, unfeeling, insensitive to the feelings of others

pretension

a claim or assertion

sagacity

showing keen insight or ability to judge well

pernicious

causing harm or injury; damaging or destructive

commensurate

equal to; corresponding in size or degree

ardor

intense devotion; enthusiasm or passion

subsist

maintain or support oneself at a minimal level; to survive

erroneous

wrong

dilapidated

in state of disrepair; ruined

denunciation

public condemnation of someone or something