Vocabulary List 4

Front

not secure; beset with difficulties

Back

precarious

Front

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Back

condescending

Front

puffed up with vanity

Back

pompous

Front

treat with excessive indulgence

Back

coddle

Front

a recurrent rhythmical series

Back

cadence

Front

a cause of great suffering and distress

Back

affliction

Front

steadiness of mind under stress

Back

composure

Front

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

Back

terse

Front

an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something

Back

appraisal

Front

work hard

Back

toil