2016年1月11日 星期一

Etymology week 16

Vocabularies

Flout- to treat with scorn or contempt; defy insultingly

Intuition- the ability to know something without the conscious use of reasoning

Implement- to carry out; put into practice

Obtrusive- undesirably noticeable

Discreet- wise in keeping silent about secret and other information of a delicate nature; prudent; tactful

Impromptu- performed or spoken without practice or preparation

Heinous- extremely evil; outrageous

Inference- a conclusion drawn from evidence; an assumption

Complement- ti add what is lacking or needed; round out; bring to perfection

Fastidious- extremely attentive to details; fussy

Innuendo- an indirect remark or gesture, usually suggesting something belittling; an insinuation; a hint

Expedite- to speed up or ease the progress of

Rebuke- to scold sharply; express blame or disapproval

Vehement- intense; forceful

Fraudulent- characterized by trickery, cheating, or lies

Auspicious being a good sign; favorable; encouraging

Extenuating- serving to make (a fault, an offence, or guilt) less serious or seem less serious through some excuse

Transgress- to sin or commit an offence; break a law or command

Subordinate- under the authority or power of another; inferior or below another in rank, power, or importance

Redeem- to restore oneself to favor by making up for offensive conduct; make amends

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