| affected |
[ə-ˈfek-təd] |
|
artificial and not sincere. |
| confound |
[kən-ˈfau̇nd] |
|
to confuse and very much surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation. |
| stuffy |
[ˈstə-fē] |
|
old-fashioned, formal, and boring. |
| attest |
[ə-ˈtest] |
|
To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine. |
| recline |
[ri-ˈklīn] |
|
A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism. |
| full-fledged |
[ˈfu̇l-ˈflejd] |
|
(of a bird) Having all its feathers; able to fly. |
| untimely |
[ˌən-ˈtīm-lē] |
|
Something bad that is untimely happens unexpectedly early or at a time that is not suitable. |
| demise |
[di-ˈmīz] |
|
the death of a person. |
| alumnus |
[ə-ˈləm-nəs] |
|
A male pupil or student. |
| alumna |
[ə-ˈləm-nə] |
|
A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college). |
| dowager |
[ˈdau̇-i-jər] |
|
A widow holding property or title derived from her late husband |
| seedy |
[ˈsē-dē] |
|
looking dirty or in bad condition and likely to be involved in dishonest or illegal activities. |
| handout |
[ˈhand-ˌau̇t] |
|
something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who has a great need for it. |
| whine |
[ˈ(h)wīn] |
|
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound |