Words About Etiquette and Behavior Vocabulary lesson 3 Video Connection
Vocabulary Preview brusque cordial dignity hospitable irksome nicety propriety refined suave tact
brusque Definition: Rough and short in manner or speech; abrupt; curt
cordial Definition: Warm and friendly
dignity Definition: a. A calm manner indicating self-respect and worthiness. b. a sense of self-respect
hospitable Definition: Open and welcoming to guests
irksome Definition: Annoying; irritating
nicety Definition: a. A small, often unimportant detail; a fine point b. An elegant detail or distinction; a refined feature or custom
propriety Definition: The quality of being proper; appropriateness
refined Definition: Adjective: Very polite or cultured Verb: To purify; to improve
suave Definition: Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite
tact Definition: The ability to speak or act without offending others.