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Words About Etiquette and Behavior. Vocabulary lesson 3. Video Connection. brusque cordial dignity hospitable irksome nicety propriety refined suave tact. Vocabulary Preview. brusque. Definition: Rough and short in manner or speech; abrupt; curt. cordial. Definition:
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Words About Etiquette and Behavior Vocabulary lesson 3 Video Connection
brusque cordial dignity hospitable irksome nicety propriety refined suave tact Vocabulary Preview
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.