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Vocab 12: Hmn Bhvr
Manning Honors Eng. IV Vocab List XII
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| assert (v) | to declare or express forcefully |
| beguile (v) | to fool or trick; to divert attention away from |
| condone (v) | to pardon or overlook without criticism |
| connive (v) | to scheme in a hidden manner; to conspire |
| contemptuous (adj) | scornful |
| didactic (adj) | designed to teach |
| dissuade (v) | to convince to do something |
| flippant (adj) | a saucy, impudent lack of seriousness |
| infallible (adj) | incapable of mistakes or errors |
| ingenuous (adj) | straightforward; honest and sincere |
| inhibition (n) | an act of holding back an urge; control in doing something |
| obfuscate (v) | to make unclear; to obscure |
| obsequious (adj) | overly willing to please |
| perseverance (n) | persistence |
| pretense (n) | an act of make-believe or deception |
| querulous (adj) | habitually complaining |
| restraint (n) | the act of maintaining control or holding back |
| ruthless (adj) | merciless; without compassion |
| taciturn (adj) | silent; a preference for avoiding speech |
| vociferous (adj) | calling out loudly |