0076-0100 Flashcards
(25 cards)
disabuse
v. to free from a misconception or error in thought
nuance
n. a small difference
homogenous
adj. composed of similar or identical parts
hackneyed
adj. overdone or cliché
discern
v. to see clearly
harangue
v. to speak with intense emotions
n. a rant
hone
v. to perfect
v. to sharpen
dilettante
n. an amateur
n. a patron of the arts
hieroglyphic
adj. difficult to understand, mysterious
occlude
v. to close or block off
v. to combine opposite surfaces
discomfit
v. to unsettle
v. to upset or prevent from succeeding
obstinate
adj. stubborn
nonplussed
adj. confused
dirge
n. a mournful song
noxious
adj. harmful in a physical or moral way
hedonism
n. dedication to pursuing pleasure
husband
v. to conserve
hallmark
n. a unique, identifying trait
n. a mark used to indicate the purity of certain metals
disaffect
v. to make someone lose loyalty or affection
obsequious
adj. very submissive and flattering
obviate
v. to anticipate and prevent
v. to make obsolete
heretical
adj. differing from official beliefs
tan
v. to whip
v. to make leather out of animal hide
dilate
v. to widen or enlarge
v. to give a long speech on a subject