Vocab Lesson 2

Front

Excuse to hide the real reason for something

Back

pretext

Front

Seriousness in manner or treatment.

Back

Sobriety

Front

unnaturally pale, as from illness; weak or faint

Back

wan

Front

State of being no longer useful or in fashion

Back

obsolescence

Front

attack as false or cast doubt on

Back

impugn

Front

exceptional

Back

singular

Front

Promote growth or development

Back

foster

Front

Rudely bold; impudent

Back

Brazen

Front

Final, conclusive; highest possible

Back

Ultimate

Front

To decrease gradually

Back

wane