flashcard terms #2

acrid

harsh tasting/smelling

altruistic

unselfish; concerned with the wellbeing of others

ardent

enthusiastic; impassioned

augment

to make larger/increase

brash

prone to act hastily

clemency

mercy; humane; mild

copious

abundant; plentiful; wordy

decrepit

rundown; breaking apart

dour

stern; gloomy

implicate

involving in; related to

insidious

intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous

meticulous

extremely careful

palatable

agreeable

placate

appease

precedent

an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

rancour

bitter resentment or ill-will

rescind

to repeal; cancel

stipulate

arrange specifically; require as a condition for an agreement

tangible

real; concrete

vociferous

loud and noisy; compels attention

percolating*

to fill gradually

averse*

opposing; a strong dislike

fetid*

dark and smelly

cryptic*

having a mysterious meaning

emphatic*

showing/giving emphasis

hie*

to go quickly

pertinent*

relevant; apposite

Apposite*

in relation; apt in relation (adj)

balmy*

pleasantly warm; irrational

suave*

charming; confident