1. Words About Etiquette and Behavior
Vocabulary lesson 3
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2. Vocabulary Preview brusque cordial dignity hospitable irksome nicety
propriety
refined
suave
tact

3. brusque
Definition:
Rough and short in manner or speech; abrupt; curt

4. cordial
Definition:
Warm and friendly

5. dignity
Definition:
a. A calm manner indicating self-respect and worthiness.
b. a sense of self-respect

6. hospitable
Definition:
Open and welcoming to guests

7. irksome
Definition:
Annoying; irritating

8. nicety Definition: a. A small, often unimportant detail; a fine point
b. An elegant detail or distinction; a refined feature or custom

9. propriety
Definition:
The quality of being proper; appropriateness

10. refined Definition: Adjective: Very polite or cultured
Verb: To purify; to improve

11. suave
Definition:
Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite

12. tact
Definition:
The ability to speak or act without offending others.