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APlang vocab 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accordant | being in agreement or harmony; consonant |
| accouterments | an accessory item of equipment or dress. often used in the plural |
| deportment | a manner of personal conduct; behavior |
| exposition | a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic |
| impugn | to challenge as false (anothers' statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon |
| impute | to relate to a particular cause or source; attribute the fault responsibility to |
| parapet | a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony |
| pertinacity | persistent determination |
| temperance | moderation of self restraint in action, statement etc.; self-control |
| viands | articles of dishes or food, now usually of a choice or delicate kind |
| brevity | shortness of time or duration; briefness |
| copious | large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful |
| gout | a painful inflammation of the big toe on the foot |
| habiliments | the special dress or garb associated with an occasion or office. often used in the plural |
| irksome | annoying; irritating; exasperation; tiresome |