P&P Vocab

Match the following terms with their definitions

• behavior or speech that is artificial

• accede

• a quick and cheerful response

• abominate

• to detest or loath

• affable

• agree to a demand

• alacrity

• friendly, good-natured

• affectation

Match the following terms with their definitions

• severe disapproval

• cessation

• being brought to an end

• censure

• enthusiastic or passionate

• candour

• wary of taking risks

• circumspect

• open and honest in expression

• ardent

Match the following terms with their definitions

• create by skill

• conciliatory

• patronizing superiority

• contrive

• do something considered beneath someone

• deign

• intended to placate or pacify

• condescension

• warm and friendly

• cordial

Match the following terms with their definitions

• slow to act

• dupe

• modesty or shyness

• dilatory

• escape in a cunning way

• effusions

• talking or writing in a heartfelt way

• elude

• deceive or trick

• diffidence

Match the following terms with their definitions

• arrogantly disdainful

• hackneyed

• unoriginal or overused

• impertinent

• very attentive to details

• haughty

• with speed and efficiency

• fastidious

• not showing proper respect; rude

• expeditiously

Match the following terms with their definitions

• disdainful pride

• hauteur

• rash, no thought to consequences

• ingenious

• clever, original

• invectives

• insulting, abusive language

• imprudent

• grossly unfair and morally wrong

• iniquitous

Match the following terms with their definitions

• a bow or a curtsy

• laudable

• relating to money

• pecuniary

• asserting authority in an annoying way

• obeisance

• using very few words

• officious

• deserving praise

• laconic

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• wasteful use of resources

• racked

• a light horse-drawn carriage

• phaeton

• subject to extreme stress

• profligate

• conforming to standards of behavior

• propriety

• excessively concerned with minor details

• pedantic

Match the following terms with their definitions

• expression of blame

• rapture

• give service or help

• render

• feeling of intense pleasure or joy

• reverie

• aggressive greed

• rapacity

• a daydream

• reproofs

Match the following terms with their definitions

• good judgement

• sagacity

• attentive to details

• stricture

• critical remark or instruction

• scrupulous

• acting superior to others

• solicitude

• care or concern for someone

• supercilious