Untitled Flashcards Set

Allay: To calm or relieve.

Bestial: Like a beast; cruel.

Convivial: Festive and sociable.

Coterie: A close group with shared interests.

Counterpart: Something that matches or complements another thing.

Demur: To object; an objection.

Effrontery: Shameless boldness.

Embellish: To decorate or improve with details.

Ephemeral: Short-lived.

Felicitous: Well-chosen; happy.

Furtive: Secret and sneaky.

Garish: Overly showy and tasteless.

Illusory: Misleading; not real.

Indigent: Very poor.

Inordinate: Excessive.

Jettison: To throw overboard; to get rid of.

Misanthrope: A person who hates people.

Pertinacious: Very persistent.

Picayune: Of little value or importance.

Raiment: Clothing