1. Lesson 3: Etiquette and Behavior

2. Brusque Part of speech: Adjective Definition: Example:
Rough and short in manner and speech; abrupt; curt
Example:
The players jumped when they hear the coach’s brusque order.

3. Brusque

4. Cordial Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Warm and friendly
Example:
The class gave the new student a cordial greeting.

5. Cordial

6. Dignity Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A calm manner indicating self-respect and worthiness
The sense of self-respect
Example:
The man on trial stood with quiet dignity.

7. Dignity

8. Hospitable Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Open and welcoming to guests
Example:
The hospitable Miller family invited guests to stop by after the game.

9. Hospitable

10. Irksome Part of speech: Adjective Definition: Annoying; irritating
Example:
Alicia found it irksome to have to do the dishes every night while the rest of the neighborhood children played outside.

11. Irksome

12. Nicety Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A small, often unimportant detail; a fine point
An elegant detail or distinction; a refined feature or custom
Example:
Don’t bother me with niceties while I am trying to deal with this emergency!

13. Nicety

14. Propriety Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
The quality of being proper; appropriateness
Example:
Screaming at a formal dinner shows a lack of propriety.

15. Propriety

16. Refined Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Very polite or cultured
Example:
The refined young man stood up when the guests entered the room.

17. Refined

18. Suave Part of Speech: Adjective Definition:
Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite
Example:
The suave young actor was given the lead role in the new romantic movie.

19. Suave

20. Tact Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
The ability to speak or act without offending others
Example:
Tact can often accomplish more than rudeness or aggression can.

21. Tact

22. Lesson 3 Word List Cordial Irksome Hospitable Refined Sauve Brusque
Propriety
Nicety
Dignity
Tact