Hodges Set 2

Disapprobation

disapproval; condemnation
Candor

freedom from bias; fairness
Fastidious

excessively critical; hard to please
Elated

very happy; jubilant
Satire
- 1) the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule
- 2) a drama where human folly is help up to scorn or ridicule
Apothecary

a druggist; pharmacist
Affable

easy to approach and talk to; friendly; cordial
Conjecture

forming an opinion or theory without efficient evidence or proof
Diffident

lacking confidence in one's own ability
Scruple
- 1) a moral or ethical consideration of statement that acts as a restraining force
- 2) very small portion or amount
Caprice

a sudden, unpredictable change of ones mind or weather
Vex

to irritate; annoy; provoke
Filial

of or from a son or daughter
Implacable

not to be appeases, mollified, or pacified; inexhorable; not to be changed
Retort
- 1) to reply in a sharp way
- 2) a physical container to carry out chemical processes
Imprudent

lacking discretion; rash
Laconic

using few words; concise
Alacrity

cheerful readiness; promptness; willingness
Obsequious

obedient

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Card Set

Hodges Set 2

Description

Hodges vocab set 2

Updated

2010-09-16T20:24:29Z

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