to recognize
What is to discern?
to make fun of
What is to deride?
complete failure
What is a fiasco?
talkative
What is verbose?
occasion for rejoicing
What is a red-letter day?
wealthy
What is affluent?
disappointment
What is chagrin?
to chew
What is to masticate?
uncertain
What is dubious?
the basic elements
What are the meat and potatoes?
easy to do
What is feasible?
contrary
What is perverse?
to keep away from
What is to eschew?
to crush, stop
What is to quell?
don't rake up old grievances
What is let sleeping dogs lie?
to suddenly rush
What is to sally?
reacing maturity early
What is precocious?
to discredit
What is to disparage?
person you tell your secrets to
What is confidant?
to signal rejection
What is thumbs down?
dread, dismay
What is consternation?
careless
What is perfunctory?
commendable
What is laudable?
process of wearing out
What is obsolescence?
less offensive term
What is euphemism?