Deck 7 Flashcards
1
Q
bivouac
A
a temporary encampment, especially of soldiers
2
Q
blandishment
A
flattery
3
Q
blasphemy
A
irreverence, an insult to something held sacred, profanity
4
Q
blatant
A
- unpleasantly or offensively noisy, glaring
- not concealed very well
5
Q
blight
A
a disease in plants, anything that injures or destroys
6
Q
blithe
A
carefree, cheerful
7
Q
bluster
A
to roar, to be loud
8
Q
bon vivant
A
a person who enjoys good food, good drink, and luxurious living
9
Q
bona fide
A
sincere, done or made in good faith, authentic, genuine
10
Q
boon
A
blessing, a benefit
11
Q
bovine
A
- cow related, cowlike
ex. eating grass
12
Q
bracing
A
invigorating
13
Q
brandish
A
to wave or display threatening
14
Q
bravado
A
a false show or ostentatious show of bravery of defiance
15
Q
brawn
A
big muscles, great strength
