Abeka Vocabulary Spelling Poetry V Quiz 6A

rhetoric

the rule guiding the effective use of language

embezzle

to fraudulently appropriate money entrusted to one's care

cajole

to get one's way by deceptive flattery or specious promises

abash

to make one feel inferior or ashamed

hypocritical

Characterized by feigning to be what one is not

chargrin

embarrassment or humiliation caused by disappointment or failure

rampant

growing or flourishing unchecked

platitude

a dull and trite remark solemnly stated

festoon

a wreath made of plants and other materials hung in a loop

reverie

abstracted musing