definitions
Abashed (adj.)
embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
Defect (n.)
an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind; (v.) to desert a cause or organization
Defect (n.)
Latin defectus, meaning "a failure" or "lack," derived from deficere ("to fail, desert, or leave"). The root combines de- (away) and facere (to do or make), essentially meaning "to undo" or "un-make."
Instill (v.)
they had to install a law to stop j walkers
Rehabilitate (v.)
he had to go rehabilitate.
Aloof (adj.)
withdrawn, standing apart from others by choice, cold.
Finesse (n.)
delicate skill; tact and cleverness; (v.) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgment, or skillful evasion
Aloof (adj.)
Originated as a nautical term in the mid-16th century. It comes from the Middle English prefix a- (on) and the Dutch word loef (the windward side of a ship). To steer "a-loof" meant to keep the ship's head to the wind to stay clear of a lee shore or another vessel, leading to its modern sense of keeping one’s distance.
Ostracize (v.)
they ostracize Arthur from the project.
Repercussion (n.)
he cheated and thought there wasn't gonna be any repercussion.
Anguish (n.)
great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to cause deep pain or sorrow
Flaunt (v.)
to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way
Bask (v.)
Old Norse baðask, which is the reflexive form of baða (to bathe). It originally meant to "bathe oneself" in water, but by the 1600s, the meaning shifted to "bathing" in warmth or sunlight.
Premonition (n.)
Jack had a premonition.
Resolute (adj.)
I resolute to keep my word.
Articulate (v.)
to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; (adj.) able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully
Forthright (adj.)
frank, direct, straightforward
Finesse (n.)
Borrowed from Middle French finesse, which means "delicacy" or "subtlety." It is built from the adjective fin (fine), which ultimately comes from the Latin finis (end or limit), implying something brought to a state of finished perfection.
Pseudonym (n.)
she writes under a pseudonym.
Retentive (adj.)
Arthur is very retentive.
Bask (v.)
to revel in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
Genial (adj.)
cordial, pleasantly cheerful, friendly, or warm
Flaunt (v.)
appeared in the 1560s. It may be linked to the Old Norse flana (to rush about heedlessly) or the German flittern (to flutter or sparkle). It originally described the "fluttering" of banners or finery before evolving into "showing off" ostentatiously.
Purge (v.)
they wanted to purge the classroom.
Scapegoat (n.)
Rex is my scapegoat.