Unit 11
(Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
What is Plausible?
Set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
What is Absolve?
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
What is Lavish?
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
What is Humble?
Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
What is Maudlin?
Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
What is Provoke?
Expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
What is Rueful?
Satisfied to the full.
What is Satiate?
Act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something); moderate.
What is Temper?
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
What is Prudent?
Clearly; without doubt.
What is Patently?
Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
What is Condone?
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
What is Voracious?
Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
What is Conspicuous?
Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.
What is Adulation?
To become no longer produced or used; out of date.
What is Obsolescent?
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
What is Heresy?
Relating to or tending to cause infectious diseases.
What is Pestilential?
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
What is Judicious?
To be excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
What is Pedantic?
(Of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
What is Orthodox?
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
What is Corroborate?
A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
What is Predilection?
Putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
What is Peremptory?
Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
What is Abstemious?