acquiescence

Gerard St. Roy (Netherlands)

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foible
a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
accede
yield to another's wish or opinion
contentious
showing an inclination to disagree
disavowal
denial of any connection with or knowledge of
mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined
frenetic
fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
cavil
raise trivial objections
gull
a mostly white aquatic bird found along beaches
jocose
characterized by jokes and good humor
platitude
a trite or obvious remark
drub
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
implacable
incapable of being appeased or pacified
marauder
someone who attacks in search of loot
truss
a rigid framework of beams that supports a structure
dilatory
wasting time
scapegrace
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
desecrate
violate the sacred character of a place or language
pesky
causing irritation or annoyance
dilettante
an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
pillage
steal goods; take as spoils
invincible
incapable of being overcome or subdued
scapegoat
someone who is punished for the errors of others
browbeat
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
morose
showing a brooding ill humor
chicanery
the use of tricks to deceive someone

Created on 十一月 1, 2009