click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
WW 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blandishment | That which is intended to coax or persuade Flattery, Allurement |
| Deprecate | To criticize or express disapproval of To represent as of little value |
| Discomfit | To make uneasy by confusing or embarrassing a person |
| Meteoric | Coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor |
| Overbearing | Acting in an arrogant, domineering way |
| Precocious | Showing exceptionally early development of abilities |
| Proffer | To offer for acceptance or consideration To offer |
| Remonstrate | To say in protest To raise an objection |
| Rift | A split or crack A break in friendly relations |
| Solicitous | Showing interest and care Concern |
| Succinct | Expressed clearly and in few words Concise |
| Sylvan | Having to do with trees or wooded areas |
| Trepidation | Apprehension/ Dread |
| Untoward | Not favorable Unlucky |
| Virtuoso | A person with great skill in some art, especially music Done with great skill and dash |