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UNIT 1 -- Woodward
Unit 1 Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| benevolence | goodwill or the disposition to do good, or an act of kindness or charity |
| exemplary | serving as a model, deserving imitation, or commendable; or serving as an example or illustration |
| reputable | respectable or held in esteem |
| gentility | refinement, politeness, or respectability; or members of the upper class |
| decorum | propriety and good taste in action, speech, or dress |
| punctilious | careful, meticulous, or very exact |
| candid | honest, frank, outspoken, or sincere; or impartial or fair in statement |
| veracity | habitual honesty or truthfulness; or accuracy or precision |
| feasible | practicable, possible, or capable of being done |
| solace | to give comfort to, console, or lessen grief |
| elation | happiness or joy |
| avidity | eagerness, great enthusiasm, yearning, or greed |
| preoccupy | to absorb or engross mentally |
| morale | mental condition or frame of mind |
| wary | cautious, reluctant to proceed rashly, or on guard against danger |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss. |