15 Flashcards
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What does impetuous mean?
Impetuous is an adjective meaning impulsive; done hastily or rashly.
Because he is impetuous by nature, John often has cause to regret his rash actions.
What is the definition of perfidy?
Perfidy is a noun that means treachery; breach of trust or faith.
Because he betrayed our country, Benedict Arnold’s name has become a symbol of perfidy in American history.
What does hovel refer to?
Hovel is a noun that describes a dirty, wretched dwelling place.
It is shocking that the families of the migratory workers had to live in such hovels.
What does advent mean?
Advent is a noun meaning coming into view or being; arrival.
The advent of winter brings thoughts of sleds, ice-skates, and skis.
What does indigent mean?
Indigent is an adjective that means needy; poor.
The purpose of this new program is to help those indigent people who can’t help themselves.
What is the meaning of effrontery?
Effrontery is a noun that means impudence; shameless boldness.
How does he have the effrontery to ask me for help when he ignored my requests during my time of need.
What does rectify mean?
Rectify is a verb that means to correct; to set right.
It is good to rectify a mistake; it is better not to make it in the first place.
What does amass mean?
Amass is a verb meaning to accumulate; to gather together.
By saving systematically over the years, he amassed a large fortune.
