Flashcards Advanced English Vocabulary: Definitions and Usage (Abash–Jingoism)

abash

to make someone feel embarrassed or self-conscious

abate

to become less intense, severe, or widespread

baccalaureate

a bachelor's degree awarded by a college or university

bandy

to exchange words or ideas, often in argument

canard

a false report or deliberately misleading story

capitulate

to surrender or give in after resistance

dalliance

frivolous activity or a casual romantic involvement

debilitate

to weaken or impair the strength of

ebullient

full of enthusiasm, energy, or excitement

edification

instruction or improvement of the mind or character

facet

one aspect or feature of something

fastidious

extremely attentive to detail; difficult to please

gallantry

bravery or courteous, chivalrous behavior

garner

to gather, collect, or acquire

hackneyed

lacking originality because of overuse; trite

hapless

unlucky or unfortunate

Iberian

of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula, especially Spain and Portugal

iconoclast

a person who challenges established beliefs or traditions

jejune

naive, simplistic, dull, or lacking substance

jingoism

extreme, aggressive nationalism, especially in support of war