Definition
To make amends for
What is expiate?
To save valuable time, give me a ________________ explanation of what happened.
What is laconic?
Aware
What is cognizant?
The ability to make good judgements and quick decisions.
What is acumen?
_________________ often leads people to take things that do not belong to them.
What is Cupidity?
Flattery
What is blandishment?
Incite someone to do something.
What is instigate?
You should not ______________ other people unless you want individuals to attack your reputation in retaliation.
What is denigrate?
Overeater
What is gourmand?
Attractive or appealing in appearance.
What is winsome?
Feeling ashamed and _____________, I apologized for yelling at my mother and promised never to do it again.
What is contrite?
Cancel
What is rescind?
Smallness in quantity.
What is paucity?
The teacher doubted the student’s _______________ when he turned in a paper that had obviously been written by someone else.
What is veracity?
Stubborn
What is obdurate?