words
the comfort felt when consoled in times of disappointment
what is solace?
formal or perfunctory politeness
civility
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
eloquent
a mild rebuke or criticism
reproach
a courteous expression of esteem or regard
deference
escape, either physically or mentally
what is elude?
marked by refinement in taste and manners
genteel
support with evidence or authority or make more certain
corroborate
a message expressing a favorable opinion
commendation
characterized by a firm, humorless belief in one's opinions
earnest
politely warm and friendly
what is cordial
take place or happen afterward or as a result
ensue
specify individually
enumerate
a fraudulent representation
duplicity
steadiness of mind under stress
composure
make happy or satisfied
what is gratify
an acknowledgment or expression of good will
salutation
infer from incomplete evidence
surmise
turn away from; give up
relinquish
expressing much in few words
concise
made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
what is mortified?
discord that splits a group
variance
give over to another for care or safekeeping
consign
intended to attract notice and impress others
ostentatious
the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
conjecture