Chapter 16
Fiscal
Relating to government finance and taxes
Inhibition
to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.)
Genial
Friendly and cheerful
Legacy
Anything handed down from the past, as afrom an ancestor or predecessor (usually a gift of property, or money, by will)
Explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Inflicting or intended as punishment
Punitive
Using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
Ironic
Liable to err, especially in being deceived or mistaken
To become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away
Dwindle
Not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain
Obscure
Feign
Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)
Implicit
Implied though not plainly expressed
Pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than is actually possessed
Mediate
Intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action
precedent
Disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful
Vindictive
Pragmatic
Showing great enthusiasm for or interest in
Avid
at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart
Aloof
What is a synonym for furtive?
What is a antonym for cryptic?
clear; plain; straightforward; known; certain
What is a synonym for vile?
disgusting; nasty; repulsive; ugly; appaling
What is a antonym for pacify?
agitate; incite; provoke; rouse; anger
What is a synonym for mundane?
routine; normal; day-to-day; banal; everyday