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