Starts with A
Something strange that rarely occurs.
What is an Aberration
shy or timid
What is Bashful
to persuade them by using insincere compliments or promises
What is Cajole
refers to a fiasco, disaster, or great failure
What is Debacle
an official order from some higher up
What is an Edict
When you purposely deny yourself something, especially in favor of the needs of others, you would describe this act as an
What is an Abnegation
anything that is a cause of harm, ruin, or death
What is Bane
insensitive or emotionally hardened
What is Callous
to destroy or corrupt someone's morals
What is Debauch
bubbling over with joy and delight
What is an Ebullient
to abolish or avoid
What is an Abrogate
to entertain and convince by flattery
What is Beguile
to characterize verbal attacks that are meant to destroy reputations or friendships
What is Calumny
someone who becomes a leader largely because of skills as a speaker or who appeals to emotions and prejudices
What is Demagogue
refers to emotional calmness and balance in times of stress
What is an Equanimity
to scold
What is an Admonish
cheat you out of money that was justly yours
What is Bilk
a spirit of good friendship and loyalty among members of a group
What is Camaraderie
to say bad things — true or false — about a person or thing
What is Denigrate
the theft of money or property that you officially manage
What is an Embezzlement
Wearing a cast on a broken leg can cause
What is an Atrophy
to be full of hot air
What is Bombastic
to give in to something
What is Capitulate
to follow a set of rules no matter what
What is Dogmatic
means “fleeting” or “temporary.”
What is an Evanescent