3 Stories Flashcards
(48 cards)
Satirical
Sarcastic, using verbal irony
Follies
Flaws
Absurdity
Ridiculous
Indifference
Lack of interest or acknowledgment
Hatfield vs Mcloy
Civil war family feud
Insipid
Lacking interest
Unequivocally
Leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
Cynical
Pessimistic, deeply distrustful, think everyone is out to get us
Harlequin
Romance novel
Missive
An official, formal, or long letter
Effusive
Expressing feelings of gratitude in an excessive manner and more then necessary, hyperbolic
Reverberating
Echoing
Obscenities
Offensive words or expressions
Vigorous
Strong, full of energy
Unheralded
Not previously announced, expected, or recognized
Altruism
Selfless concern for the well-being of others
Neurotic
Mentally unstable
Petrify
Fossilize, rigid or inert; harden; deaden
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Sages
Wise and insightful person
Condemned
Sentenced
Ceaselessly
Constant, unending
Prudent
Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful
Disposed
Inclined or willing