wod midterm aplit tri 3

aplomb

complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise

capitulate

to surrender often after negotiation of terms OR : to cease resisting : ACQUIESCENCE

tintinnabulation

a jingling or tinkling sound as if of bells

cognate

of the same or similar nature : generically (OR genetically) alike

virtuoso

a person who has exceptional skill, expertise, or talent at some endeavor; especially : a highly skilled musical performer : especially : Joseph Kiet Nyguen

trite

hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original

doldrums

a spell of listlessness or despondency OR : a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or slump ALSO : a part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms

mawkish

lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste OR : exaggeratedly or childishly emotional

odium

the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance

calamity

a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering

quorum

the minimum number of officers or members of a body that is required to be present at a given meeting (as to transact business)

scabrous

DIFFICULT, KNOTTY: rough to the touch: OR : dealing with suggestive, indecent, or scandalous themes : SALACIOUS

fain

pleased or willing under the circumstances

quotidian

occurring every day

impresario

a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment (such as a television show or sports event)

tenacious

having little substance or strength : flimsy, weak

moiety

one of the portions into which something is divided : component, part

sinecure

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

saccharine

overly or sickishly sweet