5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) inclined to silence; speaking little; dour, stern; The man was so taciturn it was forgotten that he was there.

(v.) distinguish; demonstrate bias; Being a chef, he discriminated carefully among ingredients. Reeling from the fact that senior managers had been caught on tape making offensive remarks, the CEO said he would not tolerate any of his firm's employees discriminating against anyone for any reason.

(n.) teacher; wise and faithful advisor; Alan consulted his mentor when he needed critical advice.

(v.) to promise or pledge in marriage; The man betrothed his daughter to the prince.