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Unit 1 GAW words

TermDefinition
acerbic sharp and forthright
atrophy waste away
broach raise for discussion
coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
churlish rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
contentious causing or likely to cause an argument
copious abundant in supply or quantity
corpulence the state of being fat
demagogue a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
furtive attempting to avoid notice or attention
inveigh speak or write about (something) with great hostility
laconic using very few words
paragon a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence
recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
taciturn saying little
acuity sharpness or keenness of thought
avarice extreme greed for wealth or material gain
avow assert or confess openly
divination the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
duplicity deceitfulness; double-dealing
equivocation the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself
foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
guile sly or cunning intelligence
hoary grayish white and old
maudlin self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental
 

 



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