Lesson 7

vivacious

adj. animated; lively; spirited; sprightly

bumptious

adj. conceited and arrogant; crudely and unpleasantly forward

consonant

adj. in agreement, accord, harmony; n. any letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel

subservient

adj. submissive; obedient; useful or of service, especially as a subordinate

rudiments

n. a fundamental principle, rule or step (usually used in the plural); an early or undeveloped form or stage or something

repartee

n. a quick, witty reply or retort; skill in maki9ng clever, witty replies

sanction

n. authorized permission or approval; a step taken by a country to force another country to abbey international law; v. to confirm, approve, permit officially

gibes

v. to make mocking; to jeer; to scoff at; n. a derisive remark ; a taunt

cited

v. to quote; to mention by way of example or proof; top commend for bravery in an official report; to summon before court

satiate

v. to satisfy an appetite fully; to provide with more than enough; to glut