Term
| nocuous \NOK-yoo-uhs\, adjective |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| peculate \PEK-yuh-leyt\, verb |
|
Definition
| to steal money or goods entrusted to one; embezzle |
|
|
Term
| openhanded \OH-puhn-HAN-did\, adjective |
|
Definition
1. giving freely; generous
2. done with an open hand |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to orate; to speak in a loud and emotional manner |
|
|
Term
| hidebound \HAHYD-bound\, adjective |
|
Definition
| narrow-minded and stubborn |
|
|
Term
| sanguine \SANG-gwin\, adjective, noun |
|
Definition
1. cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
2. reddish; ruddy
3. (in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.
4. blood-red; red
5. Heraldry. a reddish-purple tincture.
6. a red iron-oxide crayon used in making drawings |
|
|
Term
| acute \uh-KYOOT\, adjective |
|
Definition
1. acting keenly on the senses; sharp
2. quick in discernment; drawing fine distinctions
3. of an angle, less than 90 degrees
4. happening quickly, briefly, and severely |
|
|
Term
| temerity \tuh-MER-uh-tee\, noun |
|
Definition
| Unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger; rashness. |
|
|
Term
| parry \PAR-ee\, verb, noun |
|
Definition
1. to ward off; turn aside (as a thrust or weapon)
2. the act of warding off |
|
|
Term
| martial \MAHR-shuhl\, adjective |
|
Definition
| suitable or used for war; warlike |
|
|
